Christmas Tree
5.10b/c YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII UIAA 20 ZA E2 5b British
Early Access
| Type: | Sport, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 38.6318, -105.22196 |
| FA: | Bob and Carrie Robertson, 1999 |
| Page Views: | 3,256 total · 11/month |
| Shared By: | Brad Short on Nov 29, 2002 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Description
Locate the small pine tree on a ledge about 55 feet up just right of Blade Runner. The route starts on a slabby face, following 6 bolts to the right side of the ledge with the pine. Care is needed on the ledge, as it is littered with gravel-sized rocks.
Gingerly step left around the tree and air it out to the 7th bolt. Most climbers over 6 feet tall will be able to clip this bolt with a stretch from a stance on the ledge. Shorter climbers will experience the "joy" of making a move a two a ways out from the 6th bolt. Although the crux is a couple of bolts before the ledge, the last 2 bolts will get your attention.
This is a good route that deserves the 10b/c rating in Rick Thompson's guide.



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