Breakdown in Paradise 

FA:  Type:  Sport Consensus:  5.10b/c [details] Length:  1 pitch, 75 feet Views: 200 page views Submitted By: David Tvedt on May 3, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Seasonal raptor closure at Monument Area MORE INFO >>> Rock climbing is not allowed 1/4 mile either side of the Monument due to a nesting pair of Golden Eagles. The birds are using Staender Ridge as a perch therefore it is also within the closure area. The trail which is on the backside of the Monument is open to through traffic, but hiking is not allowed around the cliff faces. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Kate and Dave starting Breakdown

Description 

An unusual route that starts with easier moves on an aesthetic, highly pocketed wall before hitting a crux sequence about 3/4s up on edges. The crux feels a bit contrived because the bolting tries to force you into harder terrain when an easier sequence is a bit off to the side but has a pendulum fall risk as a deterrent.

Location 

Just right of the start of Moscow.

Protection 

Bolts. Rap Anchors.