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Furry Thang

5.12a WI5 M8 PG13, Sport, Mixed, Ice, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.2 from 14 votes
FA: Ryan Bogus
Colorado > CO Ice & Mixed > RMNP - Mixed/Ice > Bear Lake Trail… > Bear Lake & Bea… > Bear's Den
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Description

Furry Thang is the furthest bolted route on the left side of the Den, often with a meter diameter dagger at the base to the first bolt with small daggers dispersed above. When dry, getting off the ground is hard, and the route is overall sustained for its distance. Stick clipping is recommended.

Location

It is the steep, bolted face just right of two dirty cracks and left of the small corner that is the start to Ole No. 2.

Protection

All bolts to a bolted anchor.

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Shane Johnson figuring out the footwork on Furry Thang.
[Hide Photo] Shane Johnson figuring out the footwork on Furry Thang.
Mike Arnold getting started on the Furry Thang at the Den.
[Hide Photo] Mike Arnold getting started on the Furry Thang at the Den.
Sharpening the 'poons at the base of Furry Thang, sans ice.
[Hide Photo] Sharpening the 'poons at the base of Furry Thang, sans ice.
Ryan Bogus on an early redpoint of Furry Thang.
[Hide Photo] Ryan Bogus on an early redpoint of Furry Thang.
Ryan Bogus on Furry Thang.
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M7
[Hide Comment] Bring a crescent wrench next time you climb this. Most of the hangers are loose. If my memory serves me correctly, they're all ⅜" wedges. Feb 11, 2021
Eli Helmuth
Ciales, PR
  5.12a WI5 M8
[Hide Comment] The mechanical bolts are not loose, but the nuts that secure the hangers may need occasional tightening, as I used a torque wrench, and so they're at the minimum tension. 3/8" diameter bolt, but the nuts might be 1/2", so a small adjustable wrench is a good idea. Enjoy! Feb 18, 2021