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The Sweepings

5.10b, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 1.2 from 60 votes
FA: Mark Van Horn
Colorado > Canon City > Shelf Rd > Bank > 01. Piggy Bank

Description

Climb a slabby face right of a large, right-facing crack.

Location

This is the second route right of Flesh Tuxedo.

Protection

5 bolts to a 2 bolt anchor.

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Jordan Hirro
Carbondale
 
[Hide Comment] A little tough for 10. I found a definite 10b/c at the top on thin feet. A bit hard to follow but still a fun route. Jan 2, 2014
Branty
Boulder, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Could be better! The wide crack start is a bit contrived and above a large cactus. Up top, I kept right and was a bit far from the bolt line. Nov 19, 2017
Matt B
Boulder, CO
 
[Hide Comment] In my opinion, this one isn't really worth climbing. It needs cleaning, is awkward, and there's a cactus at the base (be careful pulling rope!). What is the intended line? Good luck figuring it out. Check out any of the other 5.10s around, as they are all much, much better. Oct 22, 2019
Dan 60D5H411
Colorado Springs, CO
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] I stayed left of the bolt line, and the grade seemed reasonable. Climbing right of the bolt looked a few letter grades harder. Jan 27, 2025