Ascent Notes for: Theater of Shadows - 5.7 Average Rating : 4.21/5

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This is a very well protected four pitch climb of about 500 ft.

yea there's a lot of bolts.. but still fun. Great Views.

Led P1 and P3, Jean lead P2 and P4. Super lots of bolts.

nice, easy route...really busy when we were there. Fun free rappel off the side to walk off

the first pitch is the hardest but nothing to worry about but bring nice shoes that you can spend some time in. really nice view on the top :) lots of bolts but get there early, we where the fist on pitch and about 12 people showed up. the hike down is a bit weird but all is good

4 long pitches... a great starter route for new multi-pitch leads, but super fun even for old hands.

1st pitch is the crux pitch (5.7), but very straight forward... there is never a place where you have to make a sketchy move. 2nd pitch significantly easier (5.5). The 3rd pitch (5.6)gets a bit exposed as you traverse over to the right of the spine, so this would be the crux pitch for those scared of heights. The final pitch is short and sweet (5.4).

The entire route could be free-ed by experienced climbers (but for safety reasons, I'd recommend it only if you consistently lead 5.10+).

Fantastically well protected, one of the better thought out routes I've seen. Bring lots of draws, although bolt skipping is possible... since bolt placement can be as close as 3 feet.

Don't let the approach dissuade you. It's long for COR, but no harder than any other good multi-pitch in Red Rocks, Taquitz or the Sierras. Probably one of my favorite multi-pitch climbs, ever... it's quick and easy with phenomemal views. We did it without breakfast or water (not recommended, but just to give you an idea of how easy it is).

Allot 3.5 hours, minimum, for total trip from the car if no wait. 0.75 hour approach, 1.25 hours climb, 1.5 hours decent and return hike.

it was okay. there are only two moves in the whole climb that you would even worry about bolting. did the second and fourth pitches free solo. go early so you dont have to wait. the hike down isnt very fun.

Lots of Bolts, lots of them, 1st pitch is probably the hardest. fun route!

This climb was great. We showed up late on a Saturday and had to wait in line. The route is 4 pitches and very fun. It can be rappelled with a 60 meter rope. The walk off is pretty gnarly so bring good hiking shoes and not sandals like we did.