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Moondance

5.12b, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 3 from 7 votes
FA: Antoine Savelli
Colorado > Telluride/Norwo… > Ophir > Ophir Wall > E Buttress

Description

This was first put up and freed in 1995. For the first pitch, use Goldrush with a 6a or 5.10a move.

The second pitch is immediately right of Goldrush: 7a+ or 5.12b, it has classic fun and well-protected moves. It is a must do. It is as good as Goldrush.

Location

This is on the Lower East Buttress, Jungle Gym. It has a 3 minute approach from our house, which is very tiring!

Protection

10 clips.

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Nick getting a lap in on Moondance, Ophir, CO. The stick-clipped rope on the left is "Rumble in the Jungle", 12d/13a.
[Hide Photo] Nick getting a lap in on Moondance, Ophir, CO. The stick-clipped rope on the left is "Rumble in the Jungle", 12d/13a.

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Spencer Coon
Barcelona, ES
  5.12a/b
[Hide Comment] Sweet route. Powerful layback start to a great rest. Then a series of awesome moves on crimps, underclings, and sidepulls. Varied. Pretty good feet the whole way, so not as pumpy as Goldrush. Went right at the top, so prob 12a. Stellar! Jun 28, 2018
Patricio Vyhmeister
Norwood (Colorado)
5.12b
[Hide Comment] 12b straight up finish, 12a finish to the right. Oct 13, 2018