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Officer's Gulch West Rock Climbing

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Routes in Officer's Gulch West

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	Aspirations TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Corner Route S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Crew Of Two S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Dirty Downs S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Face-it S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	House of Cards S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Incoming S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Logan's Run S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lucky Ledges S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Notches S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Outgoing S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Patience S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Rookies' Demise S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Short-N-Sweet S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Simul I S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sinus Infection S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Temptation S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Trinity S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Twisted Ankle S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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Description

This small area sits tucked in above I-70 on the north side of the road. Although you can still hear traffic zipping by, the wall is somewhat sheltered, and when topping out on most routes, you won't see a vehicle. With its eastern exposure, the sun is with you throughout the day. Thanks goes out to Griz as well my children Logan and Sarah Pappas for their tremendous patience.

Please keep in mind that most of these routes are new. I do my best to clean the routes and get rid of the loose rocks that I can, but some loose rock will be encountered. Test your holds and enjoy.

L->R:

Lower Left Wall

A. Rookies' Demise, 8, 1p, 50', bolts.

B. Sinus Infection, 7, 1p, 50', gear & bolts.

C. Aspirations, 11-, 1p, 50', TR.

D. Temptation, 10, 1p, 50`, bolts.

E. House of Cards, 9, 1p, 50', bolts.

F. Incoming, 9+, 1p, 50', bolts.

G. Outgoing, 10-, 1p, 50', bolts.

Main Wall

H. Dirty Downs, 9, 1p, 60', bolts.

I. Simul I, 9, 1p, 60', bolts.

J. Lucky Ledges, 8, 1p, 40', bolts.

K. Short-N-Sweet, 8, 1p, 40', bolts.

L. Trinity, 10-, 1p, 60', bolts.

M. Patience, 8, 1p, 60', bolts.

N. Logan's Run, 8, 1p, 80', bolts.

O. Crew Of Two, 10+, 1p, 75', bolts

P. Corner Route, 9, 1p, 80', bolts.

Q. Face-it, 8, 1p, 80', bolts.

R. Notches, 7+, 1p, 60', bolts.

S. Twisted Ankle, 6, 1p, 50', bolts.

Getting There

The wall is just about a 1/2 mile west of the Officer's Gulch exit. At this time, you will see a sign (heading westbound I-70) for exit 195. It comes up quickly. Shortly after this sign, you will see a green metal pole with two reflectors on it. Make a hard right in a northern direction and look for a hand made sign. Once there, a path with cairns marks the way for the 10 minute approach. After a beautiful hike, the main wall stares you in the face while the lower wall is just to your left.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Officer's Gulch West

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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 46 ● Twisted Ankle Sport
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 52 ● Notches Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 49 ● Rookies' Demise Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 58 ● Logan's Run Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 32 ● Short-N-Sweet Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 69 ● Face-it Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 49 ● Patience Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 35 ● Sinus Infection Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 68 ● Dirty Downs Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 72 ● Simul I Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 39 ● Incoming Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 19 ● Temptation Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 84 ● Corner Route Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 62 ● Trinity Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 22 ● Crew Of Two Sport