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Left Hook

5.11a, TR, 25 ft (8 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 12 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Steamboat Springs > Butcher Knife

Description

This is the route left of the obvious crack. It consists of small crimps and is slightly overhanging.

Location

This is on the left side of the main cliff.

Protection

Rig a TR on the anchors of BKC to the right, a fall will result in a swing. If that bothers you, then solo it.

Per Paxton Jones: there are 3 pitons without chains for toprope anchor as of 9/13/23. I'm concerned chains will be noticeable and unattractive from the path below. The pitons are black and blend in very well. Maybe I only need to paint the chains black. Until then, a cordellete would work perfectly or 3 slings if you aren't concerned about equalizing the anchor.

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Good short fun.
[Hide Photo] Good short fun.
Start of the hard bit.
[Hide Photo] Start of the hard bit.

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Matt Hartman
Leavenworth WA
[Hide Comment] It is probably 11a but very short. Jun 1, 2007
Christopher Roberts
Boulder, CO
[Hide Comment] According to the pink paper guide, I have from years ago this route is called Left Hook. Good short hard fun. Jan 30, 2012