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Going Greek

5.9, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 2.4 from 60 votes
FA: L. Hadfield, A. Kaster, 1993
Colorado > Independence Pass > Monitor Rock > 1. Butt Wall

Description

Currently this is the 2nd bolted line from the left at Butt Wall. This starts in the wash just right of the tree (on the left side of the alcove), and moves onto the clean face above. It shares anchors with Left Cheek.

Protection

11 bolts to a 2-bolt anchor (shared anchor with Left Cheek).

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Brandon pulling through the first crux.
[Hide Photo] Brandon pulling through the first crux.
Sage with a high foot on the upper crux.
[Hide Photo] Sage with a high foot on the upper crux.
The start of Going Greek.
[Hide Photo] The start of Going Greek.
An old bolt. All lead bolts were replaced with stainless, 5 piece bolts provided by the ASCA. Please consider a donation: https://safeclimbing.org/donate.
[Hide Photo] An old bolt. All lead bolts were replaced with stainless, 5 piece bolts provided by the ASCA. Please consider a donation: https://safeclimbing.org/donate.

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Dan CO
Boulder, CO
 
[Hide Comment] The climbing is somewhat interesting, partially because it's like taking a tour of outdated hardware. With all the quality climbing starting at the trailhead wall and heading up, I wouldn't come back to this area, except maybe to do the long, moderate trad route. Sep 13, 2021
Michael Schneiter
Glenwood Springs, CO
 
[Hide Comment] All lead bolts were replaced with stainless, 5 piece bolts provided by the ASCA. Please consider a donation: safeclimbing.org/donate. Jul 4, 2023