Routes : North America : United States : Colorado : Boulder Area : Eldorado Canyon : The Wind Tower : Wind Ridge
Wind Ridge - 5.8 popular
Average Rating : 4.03 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
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Description:
This three pitch trade route is a fun climb for moderate leaders. It is the climb to farthest left (and uphill) as you are looking at the west face. A tree grows on the ledge where the climb starts. The route goes to the top of Wind Tower in three pitches, with an option of walking off after two pitches. There is an alternate 5.6 start up ramp left (rope drag!!). If you opt for the 5.8 variation, the crux is in the first 15-20 feet-- climb the right flake and step right out onto the face (a 5.8 move). The rest of the route is 5.6 at most. To start the second pitch, go out to the far right (around the corner) on the belay ledge (as you are facing the wall)to find the crack system.
Submitted by: hadley on 2002-07-15
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Route ID: 793
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Onsight ascent by: niccast on 2015-09-03
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fun climb
Started on the ground rather than at the tree ledge accidentally which worked out fine. Did the 5.8 variation. Did the 3rd pitch. The "walk off" after the 2nd pitch is a scramble/down climb - just FYI.
Added: 2015-09-04
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Difficulty | 5.7 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: edge on 2013-09-07
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A classic
Swapped leads with Jim Dickson. The 5.8 variation at the start felt soft.
Added: 2013-09-08
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Difficulty | 5.6 |
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Onsight ascent by: kimmyt on 2012-01-06
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Nice winter climb
swapped leads w/Kurt- p2
Added: 2012-01-06
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
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Second ascent by: jpjpjp on 2011-03-13
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First Trad
This was my first trad and multi-pitch climb. I didn't lead, but it was super cool to be climbing multiple pitches on gear that we were placing/taking out! It was fairly easy climbing but still fun!
Added: 2011-07-21
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
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Second ascent by: andrea37 on 2010-04-05
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Climb that started the Desert Tour with Doug.
Fun climb.
Fun climb.
Added: 2010-12-08