Flip Wilson Route (aka I'll be the judge of that!) 5.10c
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| Type: | Trad, Sport, 3 pitches, 300 feet, Grade II |
| Consensus: | 5.10 [details] |
| FA: | John Burcham |
| Season: | Fall, Winter & Spring |
| Submitted By: | Will Cobb on Apr 19, 2006 |
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Jen nearing the top of the 3rd pitch
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Description Flip Wilson is a great mixed trad and sport route that ascends the southwestern arete of Courthouse Butte. Pitch 1 (5.7) - Climb a corner above the start ledge which starts as unprotectable 5.4 progressing to 5.6 and a #2 camalot placement. When the corner steepens look up and right for a #3 camalot placement behind a boulder. At this point mantle out of the corner up and right then climb easy 5.5 slabs to a two bolt belay/rap station. (~100') Leave your trad gear here as it is all bolted climbing from here. Pitch 2a (5.10c) - Start up and left past two bolts then move right into a corner. Climb up the corner past several additional bolts to a ramp which leads to the next belay ledge. About 8 clips total. (~100') From here a 200' rappel will take you back to the start ledge. Pitch 2b - Move the belay up 15' to a belay bolt on a large ledge. Pitch 3 (5.10a) - Fun face climbing past 12 bolts trending up and right to a two bolt rap station. (~120') Descent - Two double rope raps down the route.
Location Flip Wilson ascends the Southwest Arete of Courthouse Butte. Approach as if climbing one of the "South Bowl" routes as described by Greg. Once up the initial 4th class ledges trend left to a notch which is right on the southwestern arete. If you travel through this notch it will take you to the start for the Prosecutor. Up and right from this notch is the start ledge for Flip Wilson.
Protection 12 Draws 1 x 2 Camalot 1 x 3 Camalot A creative climber may find placements for smaller gear on the first pitch.
BETA PHOTO: The Flip Wilson Route goes up the arete just above...
| On one of the false summits, the view is still awe...
| Kev and I sharing a Flip moment...
| Kyle finishing P3
| the stunning view from atop Courthouse Butte
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| Comments on Flip Wilson Route (aka I'll be the judge of that!) |
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By Dean Hoffman Dec 4, 2006
| Climbed this a few days ago after trudging for miles in search of a spire that seems to have vanished. Anyhow great winter route all in the sun. I agree with Will #2 and #3 are all you really need. You'd have to work to get anything else in. Belays are very comfy and the climbing, no harder than 10 but exciting none the less. Good route if you want to travel light or are short on time. 2 ropes to get off. |
By Dean Hoffman Nov 26, 2008
| Just climbed this again, third time, makes for a great short day winter route, and had to upgrade it on my star rating. This climb is great, fun moves, good exposure, comfy belays and a cool summit. Really enjoyable route most definitely worth the hike, which is relatively easy and straight forward. Only down side is the two ropes, but not really a big detractor cause youre not carrying much else! Go climb it! |
By mountainems From: flagstaff, az Nov 24, 2009 rating: 5.10c
| Fun route!! Getting to it was a little vague... You need to hike over to almost the center of the bowl and that is where you will find the 4th class scramble up. From there continue to move left and up and around the arete and you will find the starting ledge. The route is just to the right of the TOP of the notch, not the bottom like I originally thought. Other than that the route is really straight forward and the belay stances are SUPER comfortable! Overall, great climb. |
By JacobD From: Flagstaff, AZ Feb 6, 2011
| Really fun and interesting movement. Exploring the summit of courthouse butte is a real treat. Brought some more gear on the first pitch but didn't see any options to place it. The 2 and 3 are great though. |
By Zack S. From: Prescott, AZ Mar 16, 2012
| All around excellent route. There is a fairly good thread-through on pitch one above the #3 placement which helps to mitigate the runout. Pitch one is quite easy but a fall from the upper half of the pitch could be disasterous, so be aware. Highly recommended climb. |
By Dustin Wildermuth From: Flagstaff, AZ Apr 18, 2012 rating: 5.10c
| Good times. I placed 2 #2s, 1 #3 3 nuts and found the tread through on the first pitch. The gear is there if you look for it. |
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