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Ecstatic Rapture

5.11b, TR, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 3 from 3 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Steamboat Springs > Butcher Knife

Description

This route is between Left Hook and The Butcherknife Crack. It consists of small crimpy hold with a crux near the beginning. Using no holds on or in the crack (meaning without the huge corner jug to the left of the crack), start with your right hand in the small, chalky platform crimp, and use your left hand in the awkward pocket.

Location

Protection

Toprope this with two anchors.

Per Paxton Jones: there are 3 pitons without chains (I'm concerned they will be noticeable and unattractive from the path below. The pitons are black and blend in very well) for a toprope anchor as of 9/19/2023. I may need to pain the chains black. Until then, a cordellete would work perfectly or 3 slings if you aren't concerned about equalizing the anchor.

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Bryson Hodges
Fort Collins, CO
5.12a
[Hide Comment] I heard from a developer this goes in the 12 range. Jul 4, 2026
Dustin B
Steamboat
[Hide Comment] There are many variations and eliminates on the faces either side of the crack currently up to V10. Jul 14, 2026