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Elevation: 7,900 ft 2,408 m
GPS: 38.01606, -107.67367
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Shared By: Leo Paik on Feb 8, 2007
Admins: Edward Medina, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
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Description Suggest change

This is a subarea created for better organization. It will include routes in between the bridges. Obviously, with an ice park, the routes will vary with spigot proliferation; however, much of this terrain has already been filled in, but then again, there are bolts for mixed routes.

For the time being, these routes will include: Extreme Dream to Wildebeest.

This area is the tightest section of the canyon, so very little light enters this section. Also, open water at the base can soak unwary ropes or climbers. Be prepared.

Getting There Suggest change

Hike up to the ice park, or drive and park. Then go between the bridges. Most of the uphill area of this section is designated for lead climbing only. Most everyone will need to rappel in to climb these routes; however, if you're down in the canyon below the lower bridge, you just might be able to tip toe up to the ice...but I wouldn't count on that.

Routes

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A. Extreme Dream, WI5-6, 1p, screws.

B. 2002 Men's Comp Route, M9, 1p, bolts.

C. Grandma's Glass Pony Shop, WI5-6, 1p, screws.

D. No Doubt Stout, WI6, 1p, 120', screws.

E. Root Canal, WI5-6, 1p, 120', screws.

F. Deez Nutz, M6, 1p, bolts.

G. Brothers in Arms, M8+, 1p, bolts.

H. Eight Mile, M9, 1p, bolts.

I. OD'd on Ice, WI5-6, 1p, 120'.

J. Le Pissoir, WI5, 1p, screws.

K. New Piller, WI5, 1p, screws.

L. Tractor Pull, M7 WI5, 1p, screws.

M. Arachnid, M7+, 1p, bolts.

N. 2004 Comp Route, M9-10 WI4, 1p, bolts & screws.

O. Chris' Crash, WI5, 1p, screws.

P. Fight Club, M7, 1p, bolts.

Q. Brass Tacks Left, WI4-5, 120', 1p, screws.

R. Brass Tacks Center, WI4-5, 120', 1p, screws.

S. Brass Tacks Right, WI4-5, 120', 1p, screws.

T. Pipeline Direct, WI4, 1p, 100', screws.

U. Water Crossing, WI4-5, 1p, 80', screws.

V. Crossover, WI4-5, 100', 1p, screws.

W1. Wildebeest, M9, 1p, 80', bolts & screws (may be same as Paleo Man?).

W2. The Hole (Wildebeest?), 1p, screw or TR.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Between the Bridges

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI4-5
 49
● Brass Tacks
Trad, Ice
WI4-5
 24
● Crossover
Trad, Ice
WI5+ R
 9
● Grandma's Glass Pony Shop
Ice
WI5
 21
● OD'd On Ice aka Le Pissoir
Ice
WI5
 10
● Root Canal
Trad, Ice
WI4
 12
● Pipeline Direct
Ice
WI5
 9
● Water Crossing
Ice
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Brass Tacks
 49
WI4-5 Trad, Ice
● Crossover
 24
WI4-5 Trad, Ice
● Grandma's Glass Pony Shop
 9
WI5+ R Ice
● OD'd On Ice aka Le Pissoir
 21
WI5 Ice
● Root Canal
 10
WI5 Trad, Ice
● Pipeline Direct
 12
WI4 Ice
● Water Crossing
 9
WI5 Ice
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Todd Felix - Looking Strong in the Upper Bridge - Pic o the Vic - WI4.<br> <br> This is a cool vantage point if you happen upon Ouray for the first time.
Todd Felix - Looking Strong in the Upper Bridge…
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Brass Tacks area, as I understand it.<br>
Brass Tacks area, as I understand it.
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