The Cathedral Spires are closed from March 1 to July 31 for raptor nesting.
Description
Another mediocre climb on the climbers right side of these rocks. Follow the easy 5.6 -5.7 slanting finger crack to the nasty bolt then head straight up the slab or to the right for a couple of 9 slab moves. After the short section of slab it’s a cakewalk for another 40 or so feet to the top. An additional 5.10 variation goes to the left of the bolt.
Protection
Stoppers and small cams. Good tree to set up a toprope anchor up top.
By Buff Johnson From: Coniferous, CO Jul 6, 2006 rating: 5.9
I favor this climb a little more than described (but, I can see why it would be considered a one star/mediocre/ok). For me, it offers good positive crimp moves on a wild lead and think this short slab offers good friction practice & mental prep for other splat climbs. Going way to the left of the bolt (straight up the slab from the seam) seems harder than .10, but good to work on TR (it's hard to figure what the .10b is, but I also think it's a little left of the bolt as given in the description, the .9 section is obvious).
By Matt Nelson From: Soon to be Colorado!!! Again.. Apr 16, 2007 rating: 5.9+
I think this can be a fun route to lead if your in the mood to work on harder Splat friction climbing. Aim left after the crack, then go to the right edge after the tree for a full, friction experience.
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