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Blue Collar
5.12b,
Sport, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 2.6 from 11
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FA: Jared Hancock and Tim Powers 2004
Kentucky
> Red River Gorge
> Muir Valley
> Sanctuary
Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Details
Officially known as Muir Valley Nature Preserve, Muir Valley is one of Red River Gorge's crown jewels. Originally the area was privately owned by Rick and Liz Weber, but in March 2015 the Webers gifted the land to the non-profit
Friends of Muir Valley (FOMV), a 501(c)3 organization. FOMV is now 100% responsible for the ownership, in addition to funding and up-keeping the property.
The valley is home to more than 30 separate climbing walls, all open to climbers at no charge, a $15 fee is charged per car for parking to offset maintenance costs.
Some important rules must be followed to ensure future access and enjoyment by all. A complete list can be found at
muirvalley.org/tabs/#pills-1 , but the most important are listed below:
- All climbers must fill out a legal release form before climbing. muirvalley.org/waiver/ ;
- The parking lot described in the directions below is the only permitted parking. Do not park on private drives.
- No dogs are allowed in Muir Valley (nor left in your car in the parking lot.)
- No hammocks are allowed to be hung/used in Muir Valley.
Description
The bolted line just left of First Fall (5.9).
Stick clip the first bolt then make a big burly move to a good pocket or and few REALLY hard thin moves if you can't reach. From the good pocket make easier moves on good holds until they run out. Micro crimp and tech your way up the face to gain more decent holds to the top.
A really nice piece of rock but unfortunately its quite height dependent.
Location
The bolted line just left of First Fall (5.9).
Protection
6 bolts to anchor.