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The Great Red Book (5.8 PG) -5.8 popular

Average Rating = 4.57/5 Average Rating : 4.57 out of 5 Route sequence (left to right): 1

Route Summary | Ascent Notes (45)

Rock
G
3 bolts, small cams to a #1 camalot, 2 bolted belays. Optional #3 and #4 camalots.
250
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.88/5
  Rock Quality 4.38/5
  Scenery 4.38/5
  Fun Factor 4.62/5

Description:

Some of the best climbing in Red Rocks. Pitch 1: Cruise up the book liebacking, friction climbing as you go. Traverse left and up about 15' after the lieback. 100', 5.8. Pitch 2: Cruise up the friction face to the first bolt about 20' away, then head up and slightly right to a protrusion from the book. Climb around this, clip the bolt and then do the lieback. Cruise the face inside the chimney straight up to the top. The bolts up top are in a scoop. 120', 5.8 Notes: This climb is 5.8PG, and if youre just getting into 5.8's, you'll want to bring some bigger cams for this climb. There are runout sections and it can definitely be intimidating. However, this is a megaclassic climb and must not be missed!

Descent Options:

Scramble down the back side

Submitted by: justhavefun on 2006-03-22
Last Modified: 2009-03-09
Views: 567
Route ID: 13112

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: Bankwalker on 2007-06-04 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful View! new

Wonderfull view, makes a great place to take a beginner multipitch climber. I thought it was pretty easy, even for a 5.8.

Added: 2009-07-04

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: scottydo on 2009-03-06 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great easy beginner multi-pitch climb!

This route was an absolute blast! This was my first true multi-pitch trad climb. I drub my climbing partner up it (who was hesitant at first) and now he's already talking about much bigger climbs! A must do.

Added: 2009-03-08

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
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  Scenery
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Second Second ascent by: explorator on 2009-02-26 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars back for more fun

went through the alcove again instead of moving left. was easier this time.

Added: 2009-02-26

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  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: explorator on 2009-01-17 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars p2 easier than p1

the offwidth alcove on the first pitch was a bit awkward. were we supposed to pass by on the left? all the rest was a sweet blast. the liebacks were fun. it was over too soon.

Added: 2009-01-17

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: tigerlilly on 2008-11-09 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Just standing at the bottom....

looking up at the big wall of red sandstone on the right is pretty awe inspiring. Cool on a breezy day - the corner seemed to funnel the wind right past us rather than sheltering us. The walkoff was quick and easy. Followed Joe V.

Added: 2008-11-13
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