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Emotionally Involved

5.9, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 20 votes
FA: Alex Scott
Colorado > Pagosa Springs > Piedra River > Piedra River - Lower…

Description

This is a long, fun climb. Start with a leftward traverse, then continue up the face. Finish on a blunt arete and big ledges to the chains. The crux moves are halfway up.

Location

Take the foot path along the wall, past Raising Awareness. The route is on the tall, black wall.

Protection

Quickdraws. 10 bolts to 2 bolt anchor with chains.

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Blue - Emotionally Involved, 5.9.<br> Red - Rave Mode, 5.8.
[Hide Photo] Blue - Emotionally Involved, 5.9. Red - Rave Mode, 5.8.

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Seth Kotelnicki
 
[Hide Comment] This route doesn't seem to have much traffic. When leading, I spent more time cleaning broken rock and sand than climbing. If I lived here, I would go do some trail and route maintenance. If I get a chance to go back out there with some tools before heading back to Tahoe, I will update this info. Also, make sure to bring pro for the top. The carabiners attached to the chains are full of sand and don't open well, I wouldn't bet on them functioning next time. Dec 29, 2017
Shane Martin Smith
United States
 
[Hide Comment] Fun route, just needs more traffic. Brush it on the way down for the next person. Jun 20, 2020
Clayton West
Austin, TX
  5.9+ PG13
[Hide Comment] The path leading to the route is not well maintained and needs improvement, same for the base of the route (not comfortable for the belayer). The first few bolts are traversing, you feel exposed immediately, since you're pretty high above the river, and it's sort of sandy, so it feels a little heads-up, but it was fun and long, an adventurous climb, well worth doing. Aug 27, 2020