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Headwaters of Denial

5.9, Sport, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 8 votes
FA: Jack Hunt
Colorado > San Luis Valley > Big Meadows > Little Black Cliff

Description

This has a technical move in the middle and a pumpy finish.

Location

It is the second sport route from the right side of the cliff.

Protection

6 bolts with quicklinks and chains at the anchor. All bolts are SS glue-ins as of Oct. 2019 thanks to San Luis Valley Climbers Alliance and ASCA.

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The rope is running down from anchors at top of Headwaters of Denial. This route is one anchor set left of the 10 on the Right.
[Hide Photo] The rope is running down from anchors at top of Headwaters of Denial. This route is one anchor set left of the 10 on the Right.

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Jesse Morehouse
CO
  5.9
[Hide Comment] I'm reporting the grade as claimed by the first ascentionist. Many folks feel this route and the one to the right are the same grade ;) Jul 2, 2015
George Bracksieck
[Hide Comment] The route length is about 75 feet. Sep 29, 2019
WorleBird
Monte Vista
  5.9
[Hide Comment] The lead bolts and anchor bolts replaced courtesy of the ASCA and SLVCA. The anchor bolts have quicklinks with chains. Oct 14, 2019