PRINT: Rock Climb Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, South Platte

Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

5.11c, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 2.7 from 18 votes
FA: Bob D'Antonio, Kelly Baldwin and Brad Short
Colorado > S Platte > Elevenmile Canyon > Icebox

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures January 1- July 31st, 2016-2021 Details

For 2022: per Daniel Bryant: they did extend the order, but what I found was that the closed area does not encompass any of the common climbing areas within Elevenmile Canyon.

From Daniel H Bryant: the 2022 Elevenmile Canyon closures that were extended but do not include climbing areas.

Seasonal Closures in effect January 1-July 31st, 2016-2021.
For details visit:
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Maps:
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Contact phone number: (719) 553-1400.

Description

This is the first route that breached the overhanging section of the cliff. Follow the trail along the wall and through the willow trees to the upper section of the wall. On the left edge of the that wall is a steep black wall leading up to some wild looking fins of rock. The route start here. Stick clip the first bolt and fire up a series of hard moves to stance below the fins.Maybe harder for shorter folks. Climb up past two bolts making some wild moves on the fin. Step left and climb/chimmey up between two fins reaching the anchor.

Protection

Six bolts will get you to a two-bolt anchor. Stick clip the first bolt.

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CJ working the crux start.

CJ leading the fun stuff on Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.

Bob D. finishes the FA of Tenth Ave. Freeze-<br>
Out. 8/8/04

Bob D. finishes the FA of Tenth Ave. Freeze- Out. 8/8/04

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Brad Short
Saudia Aurora, CO

Beta haters: stop reading now. A right heel hook is helpful for the opening moves. The rock surface on the fins is still a little grainy, but once it cleans up, this will be a very enjoyable route. Aug 19, 2004

Rachel Paietta
Flagstaff, AZ

5.11c

Rock is very flaky on this route and the other ones on the same, upper face. Have your belayer prepared to dodge chips/shield their eyes. Maybe with regular traffic these routes would be more fun, but as they are now, be prepared to clean loose rock on your first go. Sep 19, 2010

Joshua1979
Colorado Springs, CO

Sweet boulder problem off the deck leading to easier climbing with very interesting rock. Minor sloughing of some rock occurred, but it seems to have cleaned up since the other comments here. Thanks to Ryan for leading this one! Jul 6, 2011