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Thindependence Rock Climbing

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	Gold Finger S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Great White Hunter S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Magic Fingers T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Me First S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Mr. Bo Trundle S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Rat Salad S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Ratchet S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Satanic Mechanic S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Slap Happy S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Spookalator S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Sunshine Daydream S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Thindependence T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	9,800 ft	2,987 m
GPS:	39.12, -106.6977 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This is another steep wall in this group of small but diverse crags just east of the Grotto Wall complex. There are not any routes below 5.10 on this wall, but it does boast a few good 10as along with the historic crag naming climb, Thindependence. The remainder of the routes range from harder 10 up to 12c. The cliff is mostly hidden from view because of a dense tree stand, but once underneath it, you can easily make out all climbs. It faces south and west, so it can be rather hot on certain climbs during the peak of a summer day. Nevertheless, it is another gem that shouldnt be missed.

Getting There

Park at the large shoulder area beneath the First Grotto Wall. Walk up the road (CO Hwy 82) back east toward the top of the Pass. After approximately 300-400 yards uphill, you will pass a small (one car) parking slot on the right and will soon come to a cairn and a climber's trail on the north (left) side of the road. Follow the trail with cairns past Outrageous Overhangs, continue up the mini talus field after which the trail will fork. Take the right fork and then the next left fork (second right fork heads to V2). You will be at the base and right side of Thindependence at this point. Head up the steep trail and small rock steps to access all climbs on this wall. There is a distinct gap between OO and Thindependence.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Thindependence

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 25 ● Spookalator Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 8 ● Mr. Bo Trundle Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 13 ● Thindependence Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 8 ● Sunshine Daydream Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 5 ● Great White Hunter Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 11 ● Satanic Mechanic Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 6 ● Gold Finger Sport