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Special Verdict

5.9, Trad, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 2 from 9 votes
FA: Steve Johnson, Tom Blake, 1986
Colorado > Grand Junction… > Colorado Nation… > Fruita Canyon

Description

This is pretty much a one pitch wonder, but this area is good for groups that want to get out. I would call this cimb a good one for the first timers. There is a little something for everyone. Try the finger crack variation on TR, it's pretty good.

Location

This is the corner opposite the Oliver Perry Smith Buttress climb in the sunken recess.

Protection

Standard desert rack, two bolt anchor at the top.

Eds. some may want a #5 near the top.

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Ryan-GJ Grube
Grand Junction, CO
5.9
[Hide Comment] I would not say this is a good route for first timers at all. It is s fun, moderate pitch in Grand Junction's backyard. We used 3 BD #2s and 3 BD #1s as well as three #0.75s. May 16, 2009
Peter Blank
Grand Junction, Colorado
 
[Hide Comment] I think most people will want at least one #5. Apr 26, 2014
Airbiscuit
Grand Junction, Co
  5.8+
[Hide Comment] Just did this again. I took a single rack with extra fist pieces and double 4s. Good fun movement with a defined crux. Sweet, little gem. Close to the road. Sep 22, 2020