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Kivu Route

5.8-, Trad, TR,  Avg: 2.1 from 14 votes
FA: led by Jordan Weiler
Colorado > Durango > Vallecito Crags > Penthouse

Description

On the right side of the wall, climb up on to a small ledge and then up a left-facing seam. This is a popular toprope climb for kids climbing with Camp Kivu. If anyone knows of another name or FA info for this route, let me know!

Location

Currently this is the second route from the right between Kid Rock and Vallecito Burrito.

Protection

Two anchor bolts.

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Placing one of the last pieces of pro before topping out.
[Hide Photo] Placing one of the last pieces of pro before topping out.
Mid-lead, my right foot is where your 1st pro is and about 15ft-20ft up.
[Hide Photo] Mid-lead, my right foot is where your 1st pro is and about 15ft-20ft up.

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Leo Paik
Westminster, Colorado
5.8-
[Hide Comment] Jordan Weiler led this route as a trad line. On the 1st 15 feet, there is no point in placing pro as it is blocky, and if you fall, you will deck. After the 1st pro, you can plug stuff the whole way. Apr 10, 2018
Jordan Weiler
Durango
 
[Hide Comment] Led this route last fall as a trad line. The 1st 15-20 ft there is no point in placing any pro as it is blocky, and if you fall, you will deck. After 1st piece of pro, you can plug gear the rest of the way up. If I remember correctly, the 1st piece was a #2 BD, used a 0.75 in the picture you see on here and something small up top. Apr 11, 2018