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Long bolted routes in Wasatch

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stevecurtis · · Petaluma California · Joined May 2007 · Points: 257

I saw squawstruck, but remember reading that there were a number of similar routes.  I'd like information on these.  Thanks Steve 

James Wolff · · Spokane, WA · Joined May 2015 · Points: 215

Cosmic Space Dust Lasers is a rambly, mellow bolted route in the same area as Squawstruck, and worth a trip if you're after specifically after long and bolted lines

Thumer · · SLC, UT · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 250

Devil's Castle routes are mostly bolted.  There's a few multipitch sport routes at hellgate area, but not super long like Squawstruck

Double J · · Sandy, UT · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 4,593

Not the Wasatch, but not far of a drive either.  Check out the bolted lines on Notch Peak. 

Jordan Wilson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 65

Pretty tough to find any bolted routes 10 pitches or more anywhere. 

Echo has a 5ish pitch climb called Gypsy Soul. Verrrrrry chossy.  Snow basin has a 10 pitch 5.8 The Gray Slabs that can be done with just draws if you're comfortable climbing 5.8 and running it out on 5.5ish climbing. 

tenesmus · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2004 · Points: 3,145

It's a shame you can't plug in a few pieces of gear. That vasty expands your options. 

It's definitely not your problem but establishing that many pitches with only bolts would be crazy expensive.

Jason Shumaker · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined May 2006 · Points: 799

If there were only an online database that one could easily search. :) 

Eric Berghorn · · Calistoga,CA · Joined Feb 2008 · Points: 968

Just a bit of context regarding the OP… Steve Curtis one of the nicest and most unassuming people I’ve ever met. He has been a great friend, mentor and occasional climbing partner (when I can keep up with him !) He would never tout his climbing resume but for background he’s  no stranger to “placing pieces of gear on routes”.  

I believe Steve may hold record for most repeats of Astroman for climber over 50 yrs. old… High Sierra hard trad routes, Black Canyon, Mazama, Notch Peak, Pyrenees, Czech Sandstone towers, etc. Good luck Steve !
Jordan Wilson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 65
Jason Shumaker wrote:

If there were only an online database that one could easily search. :) 

If only there was a regional specific forum to politely ask some questions. 

ddriver · · SLC · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 2,175

Not a lot of "long" routes in the Wasatch for Steve but he might be interested in Devil's Castle as mentioned above or Hell's Gate limestone in upper LCC. The granite in Hogum Fork or Bell's might also be of interest. 

Jason Shumaker · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined May 2006 · Points: 799
Jordan Wilson wrote:

If only there was a regional specific forum to politely ask some questions. 

When did people get so sensitive? 

Jordan Wilson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 65
Jason Shumaker wrote:

When did people get so sensitive? 

Didn't hurt my feelings. I was just pointing out how dumb your comment was. 

Jason Shumaker · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined May 2006 · Points: 799

It was a joke Jordan. Get over yourself. 

Jordan Wilson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 65

Sorry I hurt your feelings Jason. 

Jason Shumaker · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined May 2006 · Points: 799

My feelings have been dead for years. Carry on!

Jordan Wilson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 65
Jason Shumaker wrote:

My feelings have been dead for years. Carry on!

You can always come back.

James Wolff · · Spokane, WA · Joined May 2015 · Points: 215

You guys need a hobby.

grug g · · SLC · Joined Jul 2022 · Points: 0

Please STFU unless you have something to say about long bolted routes in the wasatch.

S-direct, The Fin, Rock Canyon, Western Hardman, Book of Saturdays.

I think that is NOT a lot of long bolted routes in the wasatch. 

Jason Shumaker · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined May 2006 · Points: 799
Jordan Wilson wrote:

You can always come back.

Nice!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern Utah & Idaho
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