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Slab Master V4 6B

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Elevation:	6,351 ft
GPS:	39.34991, -104.7611 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Andy Librande on Dec 16, 2013
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Access Issue: Historical seasonal raptor closures with 2023 updates Details

Per Castlewood Canyon: there is a new closure for nesting raptors this year: Five and Dime will be closed March 1st through July 31st. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me, Rachel Chaffee (Park Ranger) at dnr_castlewood.canyon@state.co.us or by phone at 303-688-5242.

Per Garrett Garner-Wells:

the current raptor closures, announced by CPW and reported on Denver7:

The following climbing route closures are currently in place:

- Morning Sun Wall is closed March 1-July 31.
- Porky’s Wall is closed March 1 - July 31.
- Vultures Wall is closed March 1-July 31. (per Rachel, CCSP Ranger, dnr_castlewood.canyon@state.co.use or 303-688-5242)
- Shakespearean Theater is closed March 1-May 31.
- Mind Meld is closed March 1-May 31.

As of 2020:

There is a very new and active nest of owls midway up the cliff at the north end of the Neanderthal Wall between Cro-Mag and Up The Red. There is no active nest around the south end of Neanderthal Wall.

As of June, 2017:

The 3 toprope routes at the far south end of Neanderthal Wall (far north end of Allied Wall) have a nesting pair of Snowy Owls. Please stay off these routes until further notice. The park has been notified and hopefully some signage will be put up. The route Rock Rat is included.

As of March 7, 2012:

Shakespearean Theater - restricted March, April, May.
Mind Meld - restricted March, April, May.
Porky's Wall - restricted March, April, May, June, through July 31.
Vulture Wall - restricted March, April, May.
Morning Sun Wall - restricted March, April, May, June, July.

Description

About four moderate problems are on this block just north of the Scary Monsters Boulder. The right side of the main pebble face contains a really good slabbly problem with just enough pebbles and pockets to get to the top. The other problems are all in the V2ish to V4 grade across the two faces and along the arete; bring a good brush....

It has great views of the whole canyon as well.

Getting There

Located somewhere between the Nine Lives Boulder and Dr. Love's, this prominent and easier to find boulder is just 50 yards North (out of the canyon) from the Scary Monsters Boulder.

Park in the back entrance, and follow the directions to any of the other blocks above depending on your objectives for the day.

Approaching from the 9 Lives Boulder may be the quickest method.

Beware, while easier to find then the Scary Monsters Boulder; it is located near some of the most insanely dense scrub-oak in C-Wood. You may need machete if it is summertime and everything is green.