Flashdance 5.8 R
| 277 page views
Good page?   |
| Type: | Trad, 1 pitch, 110 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.8 [details] |
| FA: | G. Miller, L. Hill, 2009 |
| Season: | Faces S/SW |
| Submitted By: | Tony B on Mar 19, 2010 |
| |
Add Photo  Printer View
2013 Raptor Nesting Closure in effect - NOW LIFTED MORE INFO >>>
As of Feb. 1, 2013, a seasonal wildlife closure is in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyon’s falcons.
The closure starts Feb. 1 through July 31, or until further notice and includes the following climbing routes: The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches only), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches only), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, Anthill Direct (last 3 pitches only), and The Sidetrack.
For more info, visit dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/press.asp?PressId=8152
From an Eldorado Canyon tweet, the Redgarden Wall closures were lifted May 6, 2013.
This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.
You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.
|
|
Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment
Action Committee for Eldorado
|
|
Description Some very good climbing, with occasional gear. Luckily the rock is solid and the holds, for the most part, are positive.
Start up a narrow strip of rock into the corner as for Upper Grand Giraffe and climb a crack for 5 or 6 meters until it is possible to traverse up and right about 20 feet out, until you are in a line of good pockets and edges directly below the right-hand edge of the dark red alcove below... that is to say, below the belay of Grand Giraffe.
Climb directly upward on climbing slightly easier than, but reminiscent of 'Alice In Bucketland' or 'Body Tremors.' Wander slightly for gear and holds as necessary to keep the grade low and fall potential in control. The route will still be 'R' if you do this, but perhaps it spares the 'X' grade.
You can either stop and use gear or supplement the single-bolt belay, or continue on to the 6th-pitch variation of Grand Giraffe, which goes out slightly right onto an arete through the bulge above, then straight up to the top of the wall. This is more 5.6-5.7, 'R' climbing.
A 70m rope will get you there, and to the belay tree on top if you have enough gear and slings.
Location This route starts as for the upper half of Grand Giraffe and diverges to an independent line after 20 feet.
Protection A light rack to a #3 Camalot. Perhaps a few extra large cams will go into huecos if you take a few to spare.
|
RSS Feed
more...
