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Thindependence

Colorado > Independence Pass > Outrageous Overhangs…

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 10a’s 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 shouldn’t 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.

Routes from Left to Right

5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 3
Slap Happy
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 5
Great White Hunter
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 8
Sunshine Daydream
Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 6
Gold Finger
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 8
Mr. Bo Trundle
Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 1
Me First
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 5
Magic Fingers
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 13
Thindependence
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 25
Spookalator
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 4
Ratchet
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 2
Rat Salad
Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 11
Satanic Mechanic
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Slap Happy
 3
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Great White Hunter
 5
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Sunshine Daydream
 8
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Gold Finger
 6
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Sport
Mr. Bo Trundle
 8
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Me First
 1
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Magic Fingers
 5
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Thindependence
 13
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
Spookalator
 25
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Ratchet
 4
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Rat Salad
 2
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Satanic Mechanic
 11
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Sport

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Anus Herder
Colona, CO
[Hide Comment] Just to the right of Junior Olympic Wall! Sep 20, 2015