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doubledare
Sep 5, 2008, 5:29 AM
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I'll be back in the park Sept. 16-20 and want to do one of the classic alpine moderates. I have attempted Sharkstooth before but got rained off--so I have a hankering to do that again. My buddy has never been to RMNP before so I'd kind of like to get him on top of Long's via a moderate route. However, it looks like there is more real climbing on Spearhead--8 pitches or so, and I've heard wonderful things. Any advice? What would you do? I don't have time to even do two of them--four days only and I want to climb at Lumpy and Eldo.
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wilcox510
Sep 5, 2008, 6:38 AM
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I assume you're talking about the North Ridge of the Spearhead (5.6)? Thats a great route, lots of fun low fifth class with a couple of great fairly exposed 5.6 pitches. More fun than the Sharkstooth in my opinion. Havent done the Keyhole Ridge.
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doubledare
Sep 5, 2008, 7:22 AM
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Yes. North Ridge. I've led some mult-pitch 5.7's out east and have lead some 5.8s after preview on tope rope but don't want to get in over my head. 5.6 alpine is about perfect for me.
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csproul
Sep 5, 2008, 7:37 AM
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My personal opinion is that the Sharkstooth route is more fun than either of the two routes you mention. The Spearhead route is good, but is it mostly 4th class ground/low 5th class with a little bit of climbing mixed in. It is less commiting than the Sharkstooth route, which may be a real consideration if you are a 5.7 leader. The Keyhole ridge is a whole lot of hiking for just a couple pitches of climbing. Don't get me wrong, climbing up Long's by any means is a great experience, but I fele like if I'm going to do a lot of hiking, then hike to the top. If I am going to climb it, then do a route that actually has a lot of climbing. Just my opinion....hope it helps
(This post was edited by csproul on Sep 5, 2008, 7:45 AM)
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