Northcutt Guillotine
5.11b YDS 6c French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E3 5c British PG13
Type: | Trad, 160 ft (48 m) |
FA: | this is a link-up |
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Shared By: | Jeff G on Jun 24, 2021 |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Crags on Eldorado Mountain, such as Mickey Mouse wall and Cryptic Crags, are outside of park boundaries and may still be subject to Boulder County closures.
Previously in 2023: per M. McHugh, ECSP: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin, & the
Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This included Continental Crag.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing & hiking, through 7/15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the S side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine to $5,000 & one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previous years: per Dustin Bergman, CO State Parks Officer #770, ECSP:
Seasonal Raptor Closures
Check Park site for current closures:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
For more info visit:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
Double check prior to venturing there. Thanks!
Description
This is an amazing link-up to create a really great pitch of Eldo 5.11 climbing. Climb the Northcutt Direct start to The Bastille Crack. Place some gear high near the P1 anchor on The Bastille Crack, then head straight left on an exciting traverse to the 5th bolt on Madame de Guillotine. From here, fire straight up on intricate face climbing past 4 more bolts. There is a distinct crux that feels pretty hard for 11b unless you have it sussed out. It's pretty spicy after the last bolt on 5.10a moves. You can place a few pieces on the easy section up to the P2 belay on The Bastille Crack. Finish on The Bastille Crack or Outer Space. Or do P3 of The Bastille Crack, and then traverse up and right to the anchor at the base of Hairstyles and Attitudes. Climb that route or you can rappel from that anchor down and climber's right to the X-M/Wide Country anchor and from there to the ground. A 70m rope is needed.
Protection
5 bolts, 1 pin, some gear for the Northcutt Start and for the finish on Madame de Guillotine. Set a gear anchor as for P2 of The Bastille Crack.
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