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Routes in Redgarden - S Buttress
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A Breed Apart T 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a R |
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Anthill Direct T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c R |
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Anthill/Redguard Traverse T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13 |
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Archer McLenahan T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Back in Black S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Backstroke T,S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a R |
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Backtalk T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Balance of Terror T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Black Top S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Blackwalk T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Blunt Buttress, The T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Book of Numbers T,S 5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Bulge Indirect T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Bulge, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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C'est La Fin T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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C'est La Morte T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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C'est La Vie T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Chromium Shore T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Cleopatra Says Happy Birthday to Anthony T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 |
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Continue-us T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Crack Variation T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Desdichado T 5.13+ 8b 30 X- 31 E7 7a |
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Dessert T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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East Overhang TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R |
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East Side T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Edge of Night, The T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a R |
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Exodus T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Flakes, The T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Genesis T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Genuine Risk T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Genuine Risk Takers T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 |
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High Noon T,S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Horizontal Beginnings T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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I Can't Copeland T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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I Can't Copeland Free T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Je T'Aime T,S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R |
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La Vie d' Pansey TR 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a X |
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Lakme T 5.13c/d 8b 31 X 31 E8 7a PG13 |
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Le Boomerang T,S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Left Side of Roark, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Mental Cruelty TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Night T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c X |
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Noggin T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Original Anthill T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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PA's Variation T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Pansee Sauvage T,S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Pilgrim S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Pseudo Sidetrack T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R |
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Pseudo Sidetrack, Direct Finish T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Redguard T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Restless Nights T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R |
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Semi-Wild T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Semi-Wild Slab T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Shades of Gray T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Slack Walk T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Sticky Feet T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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To Night T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Trinity Cracks T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R |
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Vaporizer, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Variation to Lower Meadows T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Walk the Talk T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Whistle Stop, The T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Whittle Wall, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Whittle Whisk T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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| FA: | Rick Horn and Pat Ament, 1965. FFA: Bob Williams and Dave Oh |
| Page Views: | 21,405 total · 72/month |
| Shared By: | Ben Schneider on Dec 31, 2000 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Access Issue: Rockfall Access Effect & Subject to Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Per Dustin Bergman, Eldorado Canyon State Park Officer: the upper third of the West Redgarden trail and Rewritten descent trail suffered significant damage during that storm that came through a few weeks ago. Please consider choosing alternates routes lower on the trail.
Beginning Feb. 1st each year, a seasonal wildlife closure will be in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyons falcons. The closure is in effect through July 31st unless lifted early due to early fledging or inactivity.
The closure includes the following climbing routes: The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches only), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches only), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, Anthill Direct (last 3 pitches only), and The Sidetrack.
For more info, visit dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/pre…
Beginning Feb. 1st each year, a seasonal wildlife closure will be in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyons falcons. The closure is in effect through July 31st unless lifted early due to early fledging or inactivity.
The closure includes the following climbing routes: The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches only), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches only), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, Anthill Direct (last 3 pitches only), and The Sidetrack.
For more info, visit dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/pre…
Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Closures - lifted
Details
Update: as of 6/7/23 per Mike McHugh, ECSP: all closures have been lifted within Eldorado Canyon State Park, including Continental Crag.
Crags on Eldorado Mountain, such as Mickey Mouse wall and Cryptic Crags, are outside of park boundaries and may still be subject to Boulder County closures.
Previously in 2023: per M. McHugh, ECSP: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin, & the
Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This included Continental Crag.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing & hiking, through 7/15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the S side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine to $5,000 & one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previous years: per Dustin Bergman, CO State Parks Officer #770, ECSP:
Seasonal Raptor Closures
Check Park site for current closures:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
For more info visit:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
Double check prior to venturing there. Thanks!
Crags on Eldorado Mountain, such as Mickey Mouse wall and Cryptic Crags, are outside of park boundaries and may still be subject to Boulder County closures.
Previously in 2023: per M. McHugh, ECSP: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin, & the
Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This included Continental Crag.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing & hiking, through 7/15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the S side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine to $5,000 & one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previous years: per Dustin Bergman, CO State Parks Officer #770, ECSP:
Seasonal Raptor Closures
Check Park site for current closures:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
For more info visit:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
Double check prior to venturing there. Thanks!
Description
Brilliant. Pat Ament has had many first ascents in Eldorado, but few are as perfect and fun as this one. Begin perhaps 20 feet left from the start of C'est La Morte. The first tricky face moves begin from a nice, flat rock. Then enter a broken crack system and move up past one bolt, a fucked-up knifeblade (no longer there) that [was] a perfect example of horrible fixed pro, and past one more bomber bolt right below the crux, which takes you up a hollow flake. The first set of anchors are 20 feet past the crux. From here you can lower, 75 feet, or continue up through an easy A shaped roof and then do an airy traverse left to another set of anchors, 100 feet. This sets you up for the second pitch, if you're up to it....
The second pitch really has to be done if you want the fully C'est La Vie experience. Go straight up the huge dihedral. The 5.11c crux is only about 10 feet above the belay, which sits on a small ledge. Two fixed pins ripped recently so there is virtually no pro to keep you from cratering on the ledge if you rip, but many argue it is well worth the risk. From the top, rap to the first set of anchors and then to the ground.
Per Bill Briggs: The route has an exhilarating third pitch that is sadly neglected because the double bolt anchor at the top of the second pitch was not placed at the original finish of the second pitch. Now everyone lowers off the bolts and misses the third pitch. The climb should be completed as follows. Clip the bolts at the top of the second pitch dihedral, then climb another 20 feet to a good stance beneath a six-foot overhand; good anchors can be found here. The third pitch surmounts the overhang with the help of some solution pockets above the lip and a heel hook. Once standing on the lip of the overhang, a medium cam can be placed in a solution pocket. Two more tricky moves up and right lead to easier climbing. The moves are probably 5.10. This pitch used to be the standard finish to the route and was done regularly.
The second pitch really has to be done if you want the fully C'est La Vie experience. Go straight up the huge dihedral. The 5.11c crux is only about 10 feet above the belay, which sits on a small ledge. Two fixed pins ripped recently so there is virtually no pro to keep you from cratering on the ledge if you rip, but many argue it is well worth the risk. From the top, rap to the first set of anchors and then to the ground.
Per Bill Briggs: The route has an exhilarating third pitch that is sadly neglected because the double bolt anchor at the top of the second pitch was not placed at the original finish of the second pitch. Now everyone lowers off the bolts and misses the third pitch. The climb should be completed as follows. Clip the bolts at the top of the second pitch dihedral, then climb another 20 feet to a good stance beneath a six-foot overhand; good anchors can be found here. The third pitch surmounts the overhang with the help of some solution pockets above the lip and a heel hook. Once standing on the lip of the overhang, a medium cam can be placed in a solution pocket. Two more tricky moves up and right lead to easier climbing. The moves are probably 5.10. This pitch used to be the standard finish to the route and was done regularly.
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