Tour De Platte 

FA:  A whole bunch of us, about 1983 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.10a/b [details] Length:  6 pitches, 900 feet, Grade III Views: 129 page views Submitted By: Ken Trout on Jun 29, 2009 Add Photo  Add Comment

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BETA PHOTO: Tour De Platte Kinda hard getting down off the su...

Description 

Any combination of routes, starting with Helens Dome, then Acid Rock, and finally the Velcro Wall to the summit of Sheep Rock. Only one rappel to descend, from the summit down Acid Crack.

The classic and original Tour De Platte is my favorite because it is easier on the toes, requires gear-placing skills, and has the good rock. Start with Buffalo Tears on Helen's, then Four Eyes on Acid Rock, and then Acid Crack to the Summit.

Once Sheep Just Wanna Have Fun was done, that became the best finish IMHO. Even though a bit of descending is required from the top of Acid Rock.

Location 

See the photo.

Protection 

A single set of Black Diamond Steel nuts and Stoppers. Single set of small cams too. Maybe a #2 Camalot just in case.