Driver Eight
5.12d,
Sport, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 1 from 1
vote
FA: Jim Hall and Colin Lantz, 1992
Colorado
> Boulder
> Eldorado Mountain
> Industrial Wall
Access Issue: Private Property issues
Details
The West Bank / Wild West / Secret Crag has been problematic for years due to access concerns. There have been negative encounters with gun-toting landowners who have alleged that the entire mountain is on private property. Typical approaches involve brief crossing of railroad property which appears to be prohibited.
Exact demarcation of property boundaries are not always clear. When in doubt, be discrete or polite.
Do not park your vehicle near the railroad tracks near Plainview. It is a well-known irritant to Plainview residents.
Description
Another Industrial Wall adventure sport route. Driver Eight features lots of loose rock down low, and lots of funky groove and roof climbing up high.
Climb the first two bolts of Coltrane, then continue straight up past a large reinforced cobble and do a very reachy move out right to a four finger pocket(chipped?). Struggle to get your feet over the roof, take a quick rest, then paw your way up a very slopey groove, slap a smooth vertical feature, and grab the break below the final roof. A couple of thuggish moves take you over the roof, and to the chains.
With better rock, this route would have easily gotten 3 stars. Also, this route may not be worth trying if you are shorter than 5'8". The crux move requires a very large wingspan. Other than these things it's got some fun moves, so if you are in the mood for a little choss, give it a spin.
Location
About 40 feet down the ramp from
The Auctioneer. Start on Coltrane. Look for the unique cobble at mid-height.
Protection
Quickdraws, and a 60 meter rope.
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