Elusive Western Colorado 5er Finally Climbed!

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Re: Elusive Western Colorado 5er Finally Climbed!

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Hi everyone -- just got back to civilization.

Happy to report that my partner Drew and I have equipped this route with nice new shiny bolts, changing it to a multi-pitch sport climb that goes at about 5.8. Thanks to the Northwestern Climbing Coalition for the donation of hardware. I'll be putting this up on MountainProject shortly -- I need a shower!
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Re: Elusive Western Colorado 5er Finally Climbed!

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justiner wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 6:51 pm Hi everyone -- just got back to civilization.

Happy to report that my partner Drew and I have equipped this route with nice new shiny bolts, changing it to a multi-pitch sport climb that goes at about 5.8. Thanks to the Northwestern Climbing Coalition for the donation of hardware. I'll be putting this up on MountainProject shortly -- I need a shower!
Are bikes allowed in Wilderness areas?
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Re: Elusive Western Colorado 5er Finally Climbed!

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bdloftin77 wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:18 pm
lukePlumley wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 4:19 pm Excellent first ascent everyone!

On another note, LoJ shows 51 remaining unclimbed ranked peaks in Colorado (by members). Of those, only perhaps 7 are unclimbed because of technical difficulty. This creative ascent shows that maybe anything is possible for those too.

lp
Here's the list:
https://listsofjohn.com/unclimbed?c=All&S=CO&p=300

And a map:
https://listsofjohn.com/PeakStats/Conte ... p?lid=2170

Steamboat people, go get 'em!
This is about the right count for a FKT attempt
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Re: Elusive Western Colorado 5er Finally Climbed!

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d_baker wrote: Tue Apr 01, 2025 7:11 pm Are bikes allowed in Wilderness areas?
Bought a CyberTruck a little while ago.
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