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CO Splitter 5.11 Offwidth

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Michael Goodhue · · Colorado · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 35

I'm looking to get on a splitter #4 #5 offwidth in the Bugaboos this summer. I've been on some Creek 5.11 OW, but am out of practice. Any good training OW anyone can think of in the 5.10-5.11 grade?

Looking for stuff that is a straight in crack, preferably granite. Crack of Fear comes to mind but looks more like a flaring chimney... but I could of course be wrong.

David Appelhans · · Broomfield, CO · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 410

Hot Licks up at Lumpy is a good long pitch of OW.

Huston crack on Cob Rock is a much easier OW, but it is nice and close.

Grand Giraffe in Eldo had a nice pitch of offwidth on it, #5 and #6.

Darren Mabe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2002 · Points: 3,669

Crack a beer

David Appelhans · · Broomfield, CO · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 410
Darren Mabe wrote:Crack a beer

Well if you insist.

MTN MIA · · Vail · Joined May 2006 · Points: 435

Prairie Dog Crematorium in the South Platte, super mega fun!!!!!! Bring at least 3 pieces 6" to 12".......
Then do the climb above it-----Tube Terror.

Excellent OW day!!!!!

Darren Mabe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2002 · Points: 3,669

James compiled a nice list that may help:
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Malcolm Daly · · Hailey, ID · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 380

Veduawoo is only 90 minutes from Denver and that is off-width central. Every angle, every grade, every size.

Don't waste your time on Grand Giraffe; it's in Eldo and there are edges all over you can use to avoid the business. BTW, Grand Giraffe is a great route. It's just not a great off-width.

The Crack of Fear on the Twin Owls on Lumpy Ridge is worth a lap.

Good luck,
Mal

Michael Goodhue · · Colorado · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 35

Awesome OW list there.

Already have been on Grand Giraffe, and yeah, it's only sorta off-widthy.

Looks like a weekend or two in the Voo is in order.

Charles Vernon · · Colorado megalopolis · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 2,754
Kent Pease · · Littleton, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,066

The Maelstrom is your gym!

Edit/Addition: The Bishop OW (AKA Lightning Bolt Crack) also fits your criteria and is good. Between the two on Sunshine Face are two more; Squish, and Squash. Also a couple at Turkey Rocks that are a little easier.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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