Routes : North America : United States : Colorado : Front Range : Garden of the Gods : East Face of North Gateway : Snuggles and Fall Crack
Snuggles and Fall Crack - 5.8
Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Description:
2 pitches. Perhaps the best crack climb in the Garden of the Gods. Begin by scrambling up what the guide book calls 5.5 onto a sloping ledge system. It is sandy and if you're carrying lots of gear it can be tricky. Belay below the obvious corner crack. P1 (Snuggles): Layback and jam the crack in the right-facing corner (5.8) to a ledge with a 2-piton anchor. 2 drilled pitons. P2 (Fall Crack): Jam the awkward crack (5.8+) to a piton anchor. It starts out offwidth with no good face holds. A very large cam here is nice to have before you get to the first piton. We used a #6 C4 Camalot. Watch for loose blocks. 3 drilled pitons. Descent: Rappel the route
Submitted by: steve-o on 2005-04-09
Views: 434
Route ID: 65509
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3 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Excellent Crack
Really good crack climbing by Garden standards. Protection is good if you bring 5/6 for Fall Crack although the drilled pin anchor at the top is a little sketchy. Didn't have a 5/6 and the tipped out 4 provided no confidence but once you get into the crack it's not bad at all. Beware of the rocking block at the very top, that's a Ralston accident waiting to happen.
Added: 2012-11-28
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Ascent Note
I seconded this route with zacrobinson who did a fine lead of this somewhat strenuous route.
Added: 2006-06-22
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Ascent Note
This was our first climb in Garden of the Gods. The approach is sketchy with a heavy pack on. Pretty funny watching Brit start up the 2nd pitch - quite wide! Stupid pidgeon poop. Lots and lots of gawkers.
Witnessed by: Brit Flinchbaugh
Added: 2005-03-23
Added: 2005-03-23
