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Anything But The Fast Lane
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FA: Brian Shelton, Stewart Green, and Tor Morris-Ballasy, February 2005
Colorado
> S Platte
> Elevenmile Canyon
> Backstreet Wall
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures January 1- July 31st, 2016-2021
Details
For 2022: per Daniel Bryant: they did extend the order, but what I found was that the closed area does not encompass any of the common climbing areas within Elevenmile Canyon.
This route starts behind a large pine tree. Pull up and over a roof and work up cracks that are discontinuous. The route moves up and to the left to a two bolt anchor.
Location
This starts just behind a tree and to the right of Get High Street.
Protection
Small stoppers and and small to medium cams from blue Alien up to #3 Camalot. You can place a #3 Camalot right off the deck. Bring a few slings to keep the rope running fairly straight. We used a 70m rope, but I'm pretty sure you can get off with a 60m.
[Hide Comment] The crux of this route is the overhanging start (but it's got a nice soft landing area). Once over the lip, you can sink a #3 Camalot for protection, and the rest of the route is mostly easier climbing. There are not a lot of opportunities for protection, but there are enough and it does not seem run out because you sort of climb over a series of small ledges, as you make your way up the route. Shares anchors with "Get High Street." A 60m rope is long enough to rappel off of from the anchors.
Sep 18, 2011
Colorado Springs, CO