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Oct 6, 2013
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This line was recently rebolted with glue-ins that are further left & in-line with the climbing on the rout…
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Aug 26, 2013
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FYI: as of last weekend Rifle Police have been patrolling the entire canyon on both days. They are writing…
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Jul 15, 2013
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Took the whip yesterday from high up in the corner. Exciting fall with no major damage. Just an FYI for a…
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Oct 21, 2012
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Bill moved some of the bolts during the annual Rifle Cleanup a few weeks ago. As a result, the climbing is…
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Jul 8, 2012
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Did this to the 2nd anchor today. This makes for a full 30m pitch & the climbing on the extension is excel…
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Jun 24, 2012
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FYI: the 6th bolt pulled out today. No visible damage to the bolt shaft, hanger, or the permadraw. The as…
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Oct 29, 2011
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Best of its grade that I've done in the canyon. An outstanding loooong pitch of sustained small holds & in…
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Sep 8, 2009
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Climbed this yesterday. I think there are 13 bolts, not 12. An easy way to skip the bouldery start is to…
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May 24, 2009
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This route is very good. The "runout" @ the top is only ~12 feet from the 6th bolt to the anchor & is 5.9…
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May 10, 2009
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After doing this route, I don't understand its 1-star quality rating here & in the guide. High quality lim…
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Sep 29, 2008
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I agree w/ Kirill's comments above. NOT a good 1st Black Canyon 5.9 if you're new to the grade. That bein…
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Sep 29, 2008
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Great route - long, interesting, & reasonable enough to be enjoyable by any ~5.10 climbers. I found the 4t…
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Sep 18, 2008
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Outstanding timing & position.
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Aug 25, 2008
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Believe the description. THIN crux just above midway, then little rest afterward. Great line, solid for t…
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Jul 25, 2008
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Great angle & focus. Also love the colors of the clothing against the muted background.
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Jul 21, 2008
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I gotta agree w/ Mono on this 1. Can't speak for what it may have been "back in the day", but as of now it…
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Jul 14, 2008
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Great old-school line w/ very thoughtful moves. I felt going direct between @ last 2 bolts to be the defin…
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Jun 30, 2008
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The 1st pitch is mega-classic, probably the best single ropelength I've done since moving to CO. Every pla…
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May 29, 2008
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This is a great addition to Ruckman, especially if warming up on .11c (Choss Family Robinson) isn't your th…
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Mar 11, 2008
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This is 1 of the best sport climbs I've ever done, anywhere, @ any grade. The aesthetic of the line, lengt…
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Mar 11, 2008
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Did this Sunday w/ 2 friends. We all agreed that if you can do the other 5.11 pitches then the aid section…
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Aug 21, 2007
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FA by Russ Greenwald back when Blair was just being discovered/explored & most of the classics put up prima…
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Aug 21, 2007
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This was originally flashed for the FA by a guy named Brian from Boston. He named it "Gran Torino". "The…
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Jun 14, 2007
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I second Dr. Evil's opinion - good movements on generally decent holds, but still somehow deceptively pumpy…
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Jun 10, 2007
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I added some routes to the DB last night. Because most have no names & the numbering of "NoName..." was al…
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Jun 9, 2007
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The limestone quality on this pitch is excellent; some of the best in the area. It's just a shame it's not…
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Jun 9, 2007
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The 1st pitch is called The Ballerina. Where the 2nd pitch is indicated on the beta photo is an unnamed 5.…
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