Ascent Notes for: Birdland - 5.7 popular Average Rating : 4.11/5

lots of people. Can rap with single 70.

This is a very mellow and fun climb. P1 is fairly steep, but juggy and easy to protect. P2 and 3 can be linked with a 70 m rope and are varied and fun, with an interesting right to left undercling traverse. P4 is face climbing on fantastic varnished juggy rock. Pure fun. P5 is a bit steeper and finishes with a nice crack, but face holds abound.

Good climb but not worth it if there's a long line. Great bolted stations with tons of space and an easy repel. Easy trad lead.

We climbed the first three pitches, but were behind a group of three that were not moving very fast and had two groups behind us so gave up and rapped off from the top of the third pitch.

Wow, what a great introduction to Red Rocks! Thanks to local guy, Mark, for bringning me on this beautiful route. Every pitch has something nice in it and every pitch is better than the last one, with a final crack that I would have wanted to never end and a final crux on the very last move with a nicely hidden thank-god jug!

Hardest pitch for me was the 3rd one with the ramp after the bolt: should have listnened to Mark and stepped down left instead of traversing higher up to get to the vertical crack.

Memorable, just memorable.

Loved the last pitch...

Can't really remember...Long wait behind two parties of three and one party of 2.

There are several stellar pitches but the last pitch and the first pitch are nothing to write home about. I was a little disapointed to learn the finger crack was only like 30 ft. long. Pictures make it look a lot longer. Still fun climbing. A little windy.

Every pitch was enjoyable and offered something different. First 2 belay ledges are great, but next 2 are semi-hanging and get very crowded. That being said, get there very early.

Fun climb, but stays very busy