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Gem Stone

5.10c, Sport, 80 ft (24 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 2.4 from 5 votes
FA: Tom Perkins & Neal Beidleman, 2004
Colorado > Independence Pass > Upper Boulderfi… > Gem Stone Area

Description

Pitch 1. Slab climb past 5 bolts to a 2 bolt anchor with chains a few feet back from the edge (5.9).

Pitch 2. Climb the left-angling seam past 4 bolts to an anchor with chains (10c).

Pitch 1 makes a good climb all by itself.

Location

Four feet right of Tricky Quicky, it is the middle of the three routes on the lower wall.

Protection

5 draws and something for the anchor.

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The rope on the first pitch of Gem Stone.
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Derek F
Carbondale, CO
 
[Hide Comment] On the second pitch, there's an easier variation up and right that keeps the grade at 10a. Either way, this short bit of rock provides fun, engaging moves with some exposure. Jun 2, 2025