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The Seam

V2, Boulder,  Avg: 3.2 from 83 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Ft Collins > Carter Lake > Spice Roof

Description

This is THE route of the area, oh so obvious, oh so good. It doesn't get much better than this.

Start under the roof where the first crux is climbing the initial wall without getting mice piss or poo on your hands (for a "clean" ascent - ahem) at the hand traverse at the base of the roof. Reach out and grab the lip. Prevent swing and fire for the choice edges higher. Pull over the roof and fire for the exquisite flakes along the Seam.

Enjoy the ride to the top on some of the nicest flakes you'll find north of Hueco Tanks.

Location

In the alcove left of the Spice Roof. The most obvious line following flakes up the seam on the hanging headwall above the roof.

Protection

Pad or spotters.

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The Seam (V2)
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Best warm-up ever!
[Hide Photo] Best warm-up ever!
Said warming up on The Seam.
[Hide Photo] Said warming up on The Seam.
Emily cruising through the crux of The Seam.
[Hide Photo] Emily cruising through the crux of The Seam.
Floating on the Seam.
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Drop knee for the taller folks makes this thing a cruiser.
[Hide Photo] Drop knee for the taller folks makes this thing a cruiser.

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Jordan A.
 
[Hide Comment] Yeah this was one of the first problems I ever climbed at Carter and probably the nicest line on the block. There's a a couple other problems, a V3 on the right (Seam II) and a deceptively tough V5 in the middle of the two called the Undercling. Try starting on the right problem and traverse the lip of the roof to the left using hand holds from all three problems. Finish on perfect flakes of The Seam. All nostalgia aside, there are definitely more classic problems in the immediate area though perhaps none as good at the grade. Dec 25, 2007
allen simons
[Hide Comment] All in all it is a very fun problem. We used to climb it in the winter back in '92 or so. I agree, good sun, good overhand, good view. One of the best at the grade at CL. Jul 25, 2008
Timmy Kessel
Fort Collins, CO
  V2
[Hide Comment] Cool problem with pretty safe landing, the holds up top are bomber and super cool. Dec 5, 2017
TJ H
 
[Hide Comment] This thing is a blast to run laps on. Great way to warm up before pulling on the couple of harder things in the immediate area. May 16, 2022
David Augustiniak
[Hide Comment] Beta: instagram.com/reel/CfkAYDyF…. Jul 9, 2022
Nate Mitka
Denver, CO
[Hide Comment] Outrageous fun. May 5, 2024