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Black Gash

5.9+, Trad, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3.1 from 19 votes
FA: P. Broscovak & C. Grossman
Colorado > Gunnison > Taylor Canyon > First Buttress > Upper Wall

Description

Climb the obvious black streak. Thoughtful climbing pulling the small bulge to an awkward offwidth style crack takes you to the anchor.

Location

This is the route directly right of Dunn's Dihedral.

Protection

Green c3 to a #3 c4 (optional #4) and slings for down low. There is a bolted anchor.

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Black Gash is follows the obvious shadow in the middle of the picture.
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Dan 60D5H411
Colorado Springs, CO
  5.9+
[Hide Comment] This route is an absolute blast! The upper section looks like it may be a groveling offwidth but instead keeps providing patina features just where you want them. Although the upper half doesn't need a #4, a single in that size might inspire confidence in the lower crux. Aug 3, 2025