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Slack Walk
5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British PG13
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Routes in Redgarden - S Buttress
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A Breed Apart T 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a R |
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Anthill Direct T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c R |
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Anthill/Redguard Traverse T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13 |
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Archer McLenahan T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Back in Black S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Backstroke T,S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a R |
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Backtalk T,S,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Balance of Terror T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Black Top S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Blackwalk T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Blunt Buttress, The T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Book of Numbers T,S 5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Bulge Indirect T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Bulge, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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C'est La Fin T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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C'est La Morte T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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C'est La Vie T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Chromium Shore T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Cleopatra Says Happy Birthday to Anthony T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 |
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Continue-us T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Crack Variation T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Desdichado T,S 5.13+ 8b 30 X- 31 E7 7a |
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Dessert T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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East Overhang TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R |
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East Side T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Edge of Night, The T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a R |
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Exodus T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Flakes, The T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Genesis T,S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Genuine Risk T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Genuine Risk Takers T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 |
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High Noon T,S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Horizontal Beginnings T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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I Can't Copeland T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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I Can't Copeland Free T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Je T'Aime T,S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R |
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La Vie d' Pansey TR 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a X |
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Lakme T 5.13c/d 8b 31 X 31 E8 7a PG13 |
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Le Boomerang T,S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Left Side of Roark, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Mental Cruelty TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Night T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c X |
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Noggin T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Original Anthill T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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PA's Variation T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Pansee Sauvage T,S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Pilgrim S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Pseudo Sidetrack T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R |
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Pseudo Sidetrack, Direct Finish T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Redguard T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Restless Nights T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R |
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Semi-Wild T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Semi-Wild Slab T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Shades of Gray T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Slack Walk T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Sticky Feet T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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To Night T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Trinity Cracks T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R |
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Vaporizer, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Variation to Lower Meadows T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Walk the Talk T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Whistle Stop, The T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Whittle Wall, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Whittle Whisk T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Access Issue: Rockfall Access Effect & Subject to Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Per Dustin Bergman, Eldorado Canyon State Park Officer: the upper third of the West Redgarden trail and Rewritten descent trail suffered significant damage during that storm that came through a few weeks ago. Please consider choosing alternates routes lower on the trail.
Beginning Feb. 1st each year, a seasonal wildlife closure will be in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyons falcons. The closure is in effect through July 31st unless lifted early due to early fledging or inactivity.
The closure includes the following climbing routes: The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches only), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches only), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, Anthill Direct (last 3 pitches only), and The Sidetrack.
For more info, visit dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/pre…
Beginning Feb. 1st each year, a seasonal wildlife closure will be in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyons falcons. The closure is in effect through July 31st unless lifted early due to early fledging or inactivity.
The closure includes the following climbing routes: The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches only), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches only), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, Anthill Direct (last 3 pitches only), and The Sidetrack.
For more info, visit dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/pre…
Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Closures - lifted
Details
Update: as of 6/7/23 per Mike McHugh, ECSP: all closures have been lifted within Eldorado Canyon State Park, including Continental Crag.
Crags on Eldorado Mountain, such as Mickey Mouse wall and Cryptic Crags, are outside of park boundaries and may still be subject to Boulder County closures.
Previously in 2023: per M. McHugh, ECSP: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin, & the
Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This included Continental Crag.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing & hiking, through 7/15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the S side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine to $5,000 & one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previous years: per Dustin Bergman, CO State Parks Officer #770, ECSP:
Seasonal Raptor Closures
Check Park site for current closures:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
For more info visit:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
Double check prior to venturing there. Thanks!
Crags on Eldorado Mountain, such as Mickey Mouse wall and Cryptic Crags, are outside of park boundaries and may still be subject to Boulder County closures.
Previously in 2023: per M. McHugh, ECSP: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin, & the
Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This included Continental Crag.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing & hiking, through 7/15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the S side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine to $5,000 & one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previous years: per Dustin Bergman, CO State Parks Officer #770, ECSP:
Seasonal Raptor Closures
Check Park site for current closures:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
For more info visit:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
Double check prior to venturing there. Thanks!
Description
Slack Walk is a bolt protected face climb located about 40' left of the bolted anchor at the start of Pilgrim and High Noon. There are 5 bolts. The route has well-protected crux moves and a few easy runouts on good stone. The route was approved by ACE, the Park, and the public review process in March 2018.
There are a few crispy holds at the start but the first bolt is very easy to clip. The crux is passing the second bolt. After the crux, climb up and right on easy runout climbing to the third bolt. A few more tricky bulges will lead up and left to an easy slab. Follow the slab to a crack system (good gear) which leads left back to rejoin Pseudo-Sidetrack. Continue a few more moves to a large ledge where Pseudo-Sidetrack and Pseudo-Sidetrack Direct diverge. Follow either of these to the top, and descend the East Slabs.
A rappel option is to downclimb 15' from the divergence ledge to a 1980s bolt and pin anchor (bring some tat) and rappel down maybe 50' to the upper Pilgrim/High Noon anchor. Keep in mind that a 70m is needed for this option, and even with a 70m, you need to pay close attention to the ends on the last rap.
There are a few crispy holds at the start but the first bolt is very easy to clip. The crux is passing the second bolt. After the crux, climb up and right on easy runout climbing to the third bolt. A few more tricky bulges will lead up and left to an easy slab. Follow the slab to a crack system (good gear) which leads left back to rejoin Pseudo-Sidetrack. Continue a few more moves to a large ledge where Pseudo-Sidetrack and Pseudo-Sidetrack Direct diverge. Follow either of these to the top, and descend the East Slabs.
A rappel option is to downclimb 15' from the divergence ledge to a 1980s bolt and pin anchor (bring some tat) and rappel down maybe 50' to the upper Pilgrim/High Noon anchor. Keep in mind that a 70m is needed for this option, and even with a 70m, you need to pay close attention to the ends on the last rap.
Location
Start by climbing Pseudo-Sidetrack for about 200', veering right when the large tree on Sidetrack Junction comes into view. Belay at a good stance below the first bolt (#0.75 - 1 Camalot). It is also possible to downclimb from the large tree at Sidetrack Junction or climb to the lower anchor on High Noon/Pilgrim and follow the strata up and left to the start of the route.
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