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I have agreed to write some materials on how to sustainably rebolt routes as well as do some videos for the Access Fund. I have a variety of old hardware to show what's out there and how to remove it (rusting 5-piece, wedge, buttonhead, etc) but also want to show what to look for in hangers (Leeper,...

Yeah man, wide and steep. Currently unsent to my knowledge. I also have another wide roof route for you - Crumbling Reality. Super cool, also in the Platte. Feel free to shoot me an email anytime as I don't frequent this site much: jason@fixedpin.com

batguano wrote:You got any info on Bottom Feeder, Haas?

Out here in the Platte? C'mon out and I'll give you the tour!

RRO wrote:Arno bout pulled it off till a bat flew on him from a pocket.

I was there when that happened and am surprised no one has done it since then, as that was at least 5 years ago. I think it'll go actually. Matt - can't wait to come back brother, can not wait!

I've been gone a bit too long now and feel out of the loop - has this thing gone free yet or what?

I'm probably that "someone" posting about cracks to the right. It's been awhile but I remember them being mellow, 5.9ish, I found tat anchors on them when I did them years ago, not sure if they're still there so be ware. I don't log onto this site much anymore unfortunately so if you need ...

look me up when you get out here buddy, I can at least give you a shower if nothing else.

Cliff, I pm'ed you back, but check out this website quite regularly. The CMS is in the park a lot and does a great job with condition reports. It sounds like the lower elevation peaks are in but the Diamond itself has a lot of snow. The Keyhole route is sort of the tourist hike on it, with the most ...

I live out here and wouldn't mind doing a route or two if you need a partner. FYI, the Diamond is still very snowed in, we've had a huge snow year.

I need to know about routes (5.8 or less), camping, how long would it take to drive there from Lexington, and any other info you want to share. Is it really as runout as I hear it is? John, we met at Tackett's a few years ago one night. Anyway, I wrote the new color guidebook to the Flatirons. If y...