Routes : North America : United States : Colorado : Front Range : Clear Creek Canyon : Creekside : Playin' Hooky
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Playin' Hooky - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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D. Montgomery & K. McIlrath, 3-18-10
Rock (Sport)
G
4
60 meter rope and about 14 draws.
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Description:
Finally! A mega moderate that graces the slabs of Creekside. This is a long 1 pitch route that steers clear of the hard last 2 pitches of Solid Gold, and stays consistent with the difficulty of the first 2 beautiful pitches of that route. With that said I want to thank Richard, Mark, and Koko for their excellent route Solid Gold. Their efforts on solid gold are the only reason this route was even possible. So we Thank You. Start with the first 2 pitches of Solid Gold. I recommend linking both for a full value 200 foot rope-stretcher. This either takes a lot of draws, or some discipline to skip a few bolts through easier terrain (Make sure your belayer is tied in and ready to go, and you belay from the lower of 2 anchors on the ledge.) P1: (5.9, bolts, 100 feet) this is a 100 foot pitch that goes on bolts and finishes at a double bolt anchor. The rock is solid all the way and kicks out a couple of fun spots. P2: (5.8, bolts, 100 feet) is also 100 foot long and is largely quite easy with a couple of 5.8 sections, one right off the belay. It finishes on a ledge at a double bolt belay stance. However, for descent purposes, a higher rap anchor was installed that keeps the rope running clean and off the ledge. This stance is ten feet higher than the belay stance. P3: (5.7, 2 bolts, 40 feet) This is essentially a pitch to move your anchor slightly higher before stepping over to Playin' Hooky. Belay on the large grassy ledge at a 2 bolt anchor. P4 (5.8, 14 bolts, 150 feet) Time for some exposure! Step right from the belay, clip the first bolt, dodge a bush, and embark on 140 feet of fun climbing with a steep exposed finale. It is possible to walk to the summit from the top of this pitch.Descent Options:
4 near-100 foot raps with a 60m will get you back down. R1: From the top of Playin' Hooky, rap 90 feet to the intermediate anchor in the slab. R2: Knot your ends. 100 feet down to the top of the 2nd pitch of Solid Gold. R3: Knot your ends. 100
Submitted by: jpjpjp on 2011-10-29
Views: 1505
Route ID: 110142
3 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Great Climb
Really nice warmup route or for beginner climbers. Some of the anchors are in weird places and it can be confusing near the top deciding which anchor to use.
Added: 2013-06-23
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure |  |
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Second ascent by:
Fun multi pitch
Really fun multi pitch, some weird belays though. I got caught on this in the rain, but it was still fun and climbable
Added: 2012-07-03
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Love Multi-pitch Climbs
Perfect route to get experience with multi-pitch climbing. Except for the belay for the second pitch, all are on great ledges, making logistics a lot easier. Each pitch has one or two cruxes, but for the most part it is consistent, clean, moderate/easy climbing. If you can climb 5.9, get on this route!
Added: 2011-10-29
