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JG getting into the crux on Baba Fats.

Description 

Greg's Cliff is the first rock you will encounter when hiking into the Ptarmigan Creek Area. Greg's Cliff itself currently has 9 documented routes, ranging from 5.9 to 5.12c. Five of the routes are starred routes, including Baba Fats (5.11a) which is a classic must do climb! The rock is quality granite, and it is usually slightly overhanging. Routes are single pitch, well protected and can be done with one 60 meter rope.

Once you are here, you can also access Prison Wall, Storm Jumper Wall, Kaos Wall, Jungle Wall, and Hurricane Wall by hiking further uphill. Trees are abundant and close to the rock, so shade can almost always be found. Bring a water filter and get a cool drink from nearby Ptarmigan creek.

The entire Ptarmigan Creek area is loaded with lots of great sport climbing, primarily is the 5.9 to 5.12+ range. There is also a lot of other first ascent potential all over this area.

Getting There 

For an overview map of the area, check out the following website. Greg's cliff is the Ptarmigan Creek area.

www.aspenclimbingguides.com/map.htm

There is a gravel pullout on the North side of Hwy 82, just down hill of mile marker 52 and a blue adopt-a-highway sign.

The Ptarmigan Creek trail leads off from the corner of this pullout, and heads up hill. Ptarmigan Creek will be on your left as you hike in. Follow the trail with cairns. The first wall you will run into is Greg's Cliff. It is a short walk, only about 10 minutes to access.

If you continue uphill, you can also access Prison Wall, Storm Jumper Wall, Kaos Wall, Jungle Wall, and the Hurricane Wall.

The Classics

Featured Route For Greg's Cliff

Baba Fats 5.11a  CO : Independence Pass : ... : Greg's Cliff

Baba Fats is on the left side of Greg's Cliff. The approach trail will drop you right in front of the route.A classic route! Although there are rests, the route is deceptively overhanging and strenuous. Follow the black streak in the rock, starting at a small slabby section. The climbing is primarily face climbing on horizontal holds. The crux is a long , strenuous section in the middle of the route. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO