Backstage Wall Rock Climbing
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40.1863, -105.3334 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Matt Juth on Dec 15, 2003 |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: MM 23-29.5 - now ended daily CO 7 highway closure/delays
Details
Per Kai Bouwman: the daily CO 7 highway closure/delay access issue is no longer a problem according to CDOT the construction finished as of Nov. 11, 2022.
From CDOT: Colorado Highway 7 is closed daily from MP 23-29.5. Motorists can only travel through the area between 6-8 am and 4-7 pm. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way travel. Drivers should plan for delays, and this schedule will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022.
During the closure, motorists need to take US 36 to CO 7.
codot.gov/projects/co7-lyon…
From CDOT: Colorado Highway 7 is closed daily from MP 23-29.5. Motorists can only travel through the area between 6-8 am and 4-7 pm. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way travel. Drivers should plan for delays, and this schedule will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022.
During the closure, motorists need to take US 36 to CO 7.
codot.gov/projects/co7-lyon…
Description
The Backstage is part of the December Wall Massif. In the photo submitted by Paul for December Wall, it is the slab in the upper right portion of the photo. It is hidden from view once you are close to the main wall.
It shares the same rock as the polished sections of December Wall that Life After James, Gene and George's..., and Telegraph Road (currently under construction)climb through. Unfortunately It is more weathered. It currently contains three routes (2 sport and one undesireable crack). It might have potential for a couple more, although they would not be on the best stone.
As with December wall it is a wonderful winter place (sunny untill 3:30), although it's probably not be worth the trip unless you are also going to climb routes on December. Doing that it makes for a fun afternoon when combined with Life After James.
It shares the same rock as the polished sections of December Wall that Life After James, Gene and George's..., and Telegraph Road (currently under construction)climb through. Unfortunately It is more weathered. It currently contains three routes (2 sport and one undesireable crack). It might have potential for a couple more, although they would not be on the best stone.
As with December wall it is a wonderful winter place (sunny untill 3:30), although it's probably not be worth the trip unless you are also going to climb routes on December. Doing that it makes for a fun afternoon when combined with Life After James.
Getting There
Approach as for December wall. It could be reached from the gully up the right side of the wall, but this is fourth or fifth class groveling. The best approach is from the top of December. Either walk around the left side, or top out on one of the multi-pitch December routes. From the top of Life after James you can easily traverse to the top of the wall on a flat wide ledge. Either grovel down the gully or Rap from the anchors at the top. If rappeling, bring long slings as there are no chains.
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