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Eschatology

5.7, Trad, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 6 votes
FA: Ryan Williams/Katie Nesslein
Colorado > Buena Vista > Rock Pile

Description

Eschatology is well protected using the crack system up the right part of the face. Some of the crack flairs out, so don't be fooled from the base. Up near the top the crack is very solid and has bomber pro. The crux is about halfway up, when you have to pull left up to better hand holds. This section is not protected as well, but above there are some nice placements. The other difficult part is pulling up the face after a small traverse into the upper crack.

Location

From the base of the main wall, there is a large pine tree next to a cluster of aspens. Climb the right crack system up the face. Walk off the summit, staying to the far right working your way down some ledges. The descent should not exceed Class 3.

Protection

Standard rack up to #3 Camalot (double up on:#0.3, #0.4, #0.5, #0.75, and #1). Also a few long runners will help. It has a two ring bolted anchor. The seam is flared and protects okay with nuts.

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The Rock Pile, looking on from road.
[Hide Photo] The Rock Pile, looking on from road.
A fun variation that keeps it a bit more sustained. Maybe a bit harder (5.7+)? but probably not.
[Hide Photo] A fun variation that keeps it a bit more sustained. Maybe a bit harder (5.7+)? but probably not.
Ryan on FA of Eschatology.
[Hide Photo] Ryan on FA of Eschatology.

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Charlie Menke
Watertown, MN
 
[Hide Comment] Fun route. Not super sustained but plenty of smaller crack sections to keep it interesting. A little flared in the middle, used #0.4 - 2 BD but plenty of good passive placements. Aug 19, 2023