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Routes in Granite Sea
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Ankles Away T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Easy Sailing T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Gardener Did It, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Hang 12 T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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I Yam I Yam T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Rip Tide T,S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Turquoise Tubers T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
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| Type: | Trad, 400 ft (121 m), 3 pitches, Grade II |
| GPS: | 40.7168, -105.2876 |
| FA: | McGrane, Clover, 1989 |
| Page Views: | 3,923 total · 19/month |
| Shared By: | Aaron Martinuzzi on Feb 5, 2010 |
| Admins: | James Schroeder, Pete Zagorski, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: 2025 Seasonal Raptor Closures - Triple Tier, Boston Peak, Grazing Allotment Crag
Details
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Feb. 3, 2025) – To protect nesting birds of prey, the Roosevelt National Forest began implementing annual closures in several popular recreation areas within the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts on Feb 1, 2025.
On the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, the closure areas include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details.
The Roosevelt National Forest works closely with partners like Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Boulder Climbing Community and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
From the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Forest Service:
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Description
Easy Sailing ascends a large, right-facing dihedral in the center of the Granite Sea immediately above the finish of The Gardener Did It. Two starts are possible, one off of a boulder and into a fist/hand crack, or, starting lower, on a ledge beneath a bolted line, one can ascend a thin, left-leaning corner (harder?) that eventually joins the main dihedral system.
Enjoyable jamming, face climbing, stemming, and even a bit of liebacking will get you up this route until the angle eases, where you're greeted by still more fun, though much easier, jamming and face climbing to the top of the buttress. Gear is plentiful on this route, so belays can be had most anywhere along the way. However, the crack in the dihedral is often wide, so bring along extra gear in the #3 - #4 Camalot range (hexes would work well) for building belays.
Once a bit cleaner, this route will make a spectacular first lead for a budding trad climber. While there are some intimidating steep sections and face climbing, movement is always secure and rewards patience - faced with a seemingly non-5.6 obstacle, a little hold-browsing reveals bomber options. I would go so far as to suggest that with all the great gear available, complemented by a diversity of climbing, this route could stand toe-to-toe with Lumpy Ridge's Batman and Robin or just about any moderate Flatirons line.
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