Help from Boulder locals
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It's been maybe 15+ years since I used to fly out and visit my brother and friends in Ned and Boulder. I would always climb during my visits and want to repeat some of what I recall as fun routes. Can anyone help out with some info? I seem to remember the amphitheater (flagstaff are?) having some fun bolted routes but when I search it in Mtn Proj it only shows Boulder problems. Anyway, among other routes in the area I remember a (5.9ish, steep if not overhung sport route in the amphitheater that was maybe 75ft?). This is from memory of course. Am I thinking of the wrong area? Second question. Feel free to share some of your favorite routes, areas in Eldo and Boulder canyon. 5.7-5.10+ Yosemite climber. Classics or fun obscure multipitch. THANKS IN ADVANCE EVERYONE! |
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Look here: https://www.mountainproject.com/v/gregory-canyon-including-the-amphitheatre/105829700 There are lots of routes. Not just boulder problems. |
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Not sure what you are remembering.. But I can give recommendations. I'm going to suggest climbs harder than your Yosemite grade as you should feel like certain areas around boulder are soft. Eldorado Canyon: Long John Wall 5.8 Gambit 5.8 Hair City 5.9+ Handcracker Direct 5.10a Rosy Crucifixtion to Alice in Bucket Land 5.10a Over the hill 5.10b Outerspace 5.10c Super Slab 5.10+ Genesis (1st pitch) 5.11a Naked Edge 5.11a/b Boulder Canyon: Wrinkles in Time 5.9 Young and Rackless 5.9 Lust 5.10c The Slit to Left Side 5.10 The Scientist 5.11a Free Whilly 5.11a Hunky Monkey 5.11a Divination 5.11a Country Club Crack 5.11a (aid bottom bolts, do in one pitch Also the south platte and lumpy ridge are in season if your stoked on granite cracks. Lots of multi pitch opportunities to be had in those parts. |
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The steep sport route in the amphitheater is called Raptors in Cellophane. It's quite fun and should be listed on MP! |
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Yeah, Eric that's it! I guess I was looking in the wrong spot so thanks Jay and Forrest for your to do list. Will certainly pick some stuff from there. Thanks guys! Climb safe this season. |
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SRB25 wrote: Just watch out for nesting closures. |
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Eric Klammer wrote: https://www.mountainproject.com/v/red-wall-aka-raptors-in-cellophane/105748514 |
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions! It was a great trip and the weather was epic. Front row seat to that hail storm also. Nuts. |
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