Lower Finger Traverse 5.7
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| Type: | Sport, 1 pitch |
| Consensus: | 5.8 [details] |
| FA: | Radigen, Howells, Auld, and Hendricks |
| Submitted By: | Darin Lang on Aug 27, 2001 |
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Brian Wandzilak is a study in determination on Low...
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The East Face of North Gateway is closed to climbers every year from around Feb 1 until early August, depending on when the birds fledge. It's not posted out there, but since the closure has been in effect for 20+ years it is incumbent on climbers to know about closures by stopping in at the visitor center and asking. The falcons always nest in a big pothole above the traverse ledge and below the Kissing Camels arch.
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Description This is a devious 5.7. Climb up the Tourist Gully to an eyebolt just below the level of the Finger alcove and belay here. Make an interesting traverse straight right to the alcove, and its bolted belay, passing 3 bolts along the way. Rap from the chain anchor in the alcove or continue on Upper Finger Traverse (5.9).
Protection 3 QDs for (3 modern bolts replaced the 3 drilled pins) to a 2 bolt anchor with chains (modern bolts have replaced the drilled pins).
Matt Moore eliminating security at the beginning o...
| Working his way across the Lower Finger Traverse.
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| Comments on Lower Finger Traverse |
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By Shane Zentner From: Colorado Apr 18, 2002
| Short and sweet. This climb is a fun traverse that goes to the anchor on Finger Ramp. This is a good 5.7 with a bit of sketch factor. |
By David Danforth From: California/Colorado Jun 23, 2003
| Very good climb. It's odd it doesn't get much more traffic 'cause the line is really nice. Starts up at the first huge eye bolt in the gully. 3 bolts. New compared to say the bolts on Tidricks or A Place in the Sun. They're very solid. The only thing about Fingers Traverse is that it doesn't go at a .7 anymore. Some flakes have broken off in the past yr or so. Adds to the fun. There is a flake just after the third bolt that is coming loose too, so watch out for that so you don't pull it out as well. All in all, it's a very nice route and don't pass it up. -cheers- |
By Caitlin DeMuth Jul 11, 2003
| Good route but be weary that a fairly large hold is missing between the 2nd and 3rd bolts. The route is definitely not a .7 anymore. It wouldn't be that bad of a pendulum but still, just be careful, like Davy always says, CHEERS! |
By Chris R Aug 25, 2003
| A bit contrived, but good moves on solid (for the Finger Face) rock. This line will be easier for those accustomed to bouldering traverses, as it moves almost parallel to the ground. Accurately rated at 5.7, but it's not a climb for beginners or fresh leaders. |
By Brian T. Wandzilak Nov 12, 2003 rating: 5.8-
| I had not climbed this route previous to the holds breaking off, so I cannot attest to the relative difficulty to it. However, I would not put it any harder than a 5.8. If anything it is a bit of a mind game, because it is a different style. But, it is low-angle with apparently solid rock and holds virtually the whole way. A great lead for anyone looking for some GoG variety. |
By Castleton Tower Preservation May 17, 2004
| Oh my god! don't let anybody fool you into thinking that this is a 5.7!! Many flakes have broken of and there is almost nowhere for your feet. Be careful getting up to the first it's a long tumble down the gully. |
By Larry C. Schubarth From: colorado springs, colorado Sep 19, 2007
| Try leading it backwards (i.e. from the Finger to Tourist Gully). That makes it a lead on both ends. |
By Chris Mack Sep 27, 2007
| Not even close to 5.7, and harder than 5.8. One of the more sandbagged routes in the state. |
By Phil Lauffen From: Louyuppie Jul 16, 2008 rating: 5.8
| I feel that this has become harder than a .7-- sketchy to the first bolt and then for the follower after clearing the last bolt. My second took a nasty pendulum fall!! |
By Bill Olszewski From: Colorado Springs, CO Aug 8, 2011 rating: 5.8
| Delicate crimping, edging, smearing and balance. Damn, I love the Garden! |
By tooTALLtim From: Boulder, CO Feb 10, 2013 rating: 5.8
| I thought about it for a while; felt like 5.8 to me. Big swing for the follower if they blow it at the second clip. Glad I didn't get my novice follower on this one! |
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