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Mustache Ride

5.7, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 1.7 from 26 votes
FA: Ben Schmitt, 13'
Colorado > S Platte > Elevenmile Canyon > Heaven's Gate > Emerald Isle
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Description

Climb the low angle slab to a crux pulling around the brief roof to gain a right-facing dihedral. Clip a couple more bolts, and exit left to anchors on the roof above the ledge.

Location

This is just right of Two Scoops of Drill Dust. It is the obvious, low angle, bolted dihedral system.

Protection

4 bolts, rappel anchor.

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Brenda pulls past the crux of Mustache Ride.
[Hide Photo] Brenda pulls past the crux of Mustache Ride.
Near the top.
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Rich F.
Colorado Springs, CO
  5.7
[Hide Comment] Although this route is short, it's a fun climb with an interesting and unexpectedly challenging move past the crux bulge. It's well-protected and a good lead for new climbers. Thanks for putting up the thoughtful new moderate route, Ben! Jun 5, 2013
Peter D Daniels
Denver, CO
  5.7
[Hide Comment] Fun, but short. The crux lieback felt a bit stiffer than 5.6 to me. Aug 27, 2018