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5.11a, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
Colorado > Glenwood Springs > Glenwood Canyon > Fountain Buttress > N Face

Description

This quality line climbs a series of cracks and is predominantly a face climb protected by gear and an occasional fixed piece. Climb up to a rust-colored bolt about 20 feet above the ledge and then a series of zig-zagging cracks via a somewhat wandering line. A fixed pin at about half height is found and the crux comes near the end, protected by a fixed head and a buttonhead bolt. Above, finish on easy terrain to a two bolt anchor on a small ledge with jagged flakes.

If you're rapping Sucking Wind with one rope, this route's anchor is your second rappel, making it easy to set a TR after having climbed Sucking Wind.

Location

Scramble up the 3rd/4th class to the ledge at the base of Sucking Wind's face variation. Starting from the same spot, climb straight up, with a rust-colored bolt about 20 feet above the ledge.

Protection

2 bolts, 1 fixed head, 1 fixed pin and gear to 2 inches with extra 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inch.

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Here's the fixed head on the route with an old RURP.
[Hide Photo] Here's the fixed head on the route with an old RURP.