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Midge Squadron
5.11b/c YDS 6c+ French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 24 ZA E4 6a British
Avg: 2.4 from 44
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Routes in Main Crag
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Amazing Face S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Bad Girls Get Spanked S,TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Bloodstone T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Bowling Ball and Chain S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Chihuahua Enchilada T,TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R |
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Digital Divide T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Frothing Green S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Gutter Ball T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Lucky Strike S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R |
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Meteor Rhoadblock S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a |
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Midge Squadron S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Mosquito Burrito S,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Next to Nothing S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Oil Pan Hook Shot S,TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Pooky Proof T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Shiny Dog S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Singin' in the Rain T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Super Bon Bon S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Take the Termites Bowling S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Woody's Landlord T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
| Type: | Sport, 90 ft |
| FA: | Rick Leitner, May 1998 |
| Page Views: | 2,338 total · 12/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Jun 5, 2002 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Closure - 2018 Update
Details
2018 update: as of April 6, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk are OPEN. Eagle Rock remains closed.
Perennial notice:
Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk will close Feb. 1 until July 31 for raptor nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened or lengthened.
Each year, Boulder Canyon raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting February 1st through July 31st at Eagle Rock, Security Risk, Blob Rock, and Bitty Buttress. However, the area is monitored and closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the Forest Service Boulder Ranger District, Boulder Climbing Community, and Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
Perennial notice:
Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk will close Feb. 1 until July 31 for raptor nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened or lengthened.
Each year, Boulder Canyon raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting February 1st through July 31st at Eagle Rock, Security Risk, Blob Rock, and Bitty Buttress. However, the area is monitored and closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the Forest Service Boulder Ranger District, Boulder Climbing Community, and Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
Description
This route lies about 6-10 feet left of "Bad Girls Get Spanked" and on the same face. In the attached picture, "Bad Girls" is the climb drawn in.
Hike up the trail from Pratice Rock as for "Bad Girls" or "Mosquito Burrito." Climb past the first two bolts on the rounded face and slab, which are shared with "Bad Girls," then pull onto the left-most line of bolts on the face on the left and run to the top.
Unlike Bad Girls, this climb is reasonably secure and is not seeping water out of crux holds. The exception here being the intial leftward moves to separate yourself from the shared protion of the climbs, where blowing a clip would be a very bad idea.
The climb is relatively long and a 60M is a good idea to lower off of the route. I did not try this with a 50M, but it looked like it would be close.
See Mark Rolofson's Boulder Canyon Sport and Adventure Climber's Guide Volume II - The Upper Canyon for details.
Hike up the trail from Pratice Rock as for "Bad Girls" or "Mosquito Burrito." Climb past the first two bolts on the rounded face and slab, which are shared with "Bad Girls," then pull onto the left-most line of bolts on the face on the left and run to the top.
Unlike Bad Girls, this climb is reasonably secure and is not seeping water out of crux holds. The exception here being the intial leftward moves to separate yourself from the shared protion of the climbs, where blowing a clip would be a very bad idea.
The climb is relatively long and a 60M is a good idea to lower off of the route. I did not try this with a 50M, but it looked like it would be close.
See Mark Rolofson's Boulder Canyon Sport and Adventure Climber's Guide Volume II - The Upper Canyon for details.
Boulder, CO
It does,however, merit Rolofson's PG-13 rating. Blow the somewhat tricky 4th clip and you'll deck on the initial slab (even with a very short draw on the 3rd bolt). Jun 8, 2002
Fort Collins, CO
Does anyone else feel the two bolts on the slab leading to the wall are ridiculous? The move onto the slab is maybe 5.4, 10 feet off the ground. I don't think a 5.11 climber (even a sport climber :-)) needs a bolt for that. The second bolt, on the flat slab, might be useful for a short person clipping the third bolt at the lip. BTW, clip the third bolt with a locking biner to minimize the chance of hitting the slab clipping the 4th bolt. Jan 11, 2003
Flagstaff, AZ
Boulder, CO
June Lake, CA
The Bubble