Begehungen in Colorado als Red point

Iconic

Dream route. No real opinion on grade, so going with Matty's suggestion for now. Definitely not easy.

Athletic

Very cool to revisit this crag after 12 years! TC is forever a massive inspiration for me - I didn't realize how important it would feel to climb on this route. Went fully A Muerte after getting through the bottom crux for the first time. On the grade, for me personally, the route does not compare to the 9b I have done or tried - that being said it is still one of the absolute hardest in Colorado for sure.

With Kneepad

Finally joined the club! Amazing route. Thanks to Joe Kinder for the vision and props to Matty Hong on the FA. Seems to be in the same range of difficulty as Krypto. At least for me. But i think I may have skipped some knee bars. Less hard moves, but pumpier climbing at the top. Keep the routes coming!

Soft

I've dreamed of climbing this route for almost a decade. Long, exposed, and super proud line. Definitely the best and hardest climbing I've done on a rope. Huge thanks to Mary for the belays over the last few weeks and also Matty for bringing the psych today! So much left to do on this cliff.

"Fought my way to the tippy top of Shadowboxing, 5.14d, on Thursday evening. It was a real Disney princess situation up there with all the autumn leaves swirling around in the wind – princess condies, as we now refer to them. I did my first 5.13 (The Beast) and my first 5.14 (Zulu) in Rifle. It's always exciting to complete a line I'm proud of in this quirky little canyon that allows so much laziness on the approach and demands so much try hard on the wall. Shadowboxing is 90% underclings, 10% micro crimps, and 100% delicate feet, so it's a 200% route. Under the tutelage of my Shadowboxing coach, friend, and partner for this Rifle season, @neelyquinn, I did weekly bicep curls, which helped me recover on the undercling rests and power through the undercling cruxes. Thanks for all your support and advice along the way, Neel! Thanks for the send belay @tarakerzhner, and for mirroring my unwavering determination to sleep in the canyon, despite warnings against the cold. Side note, it is now too cold to sleep in the canyon. Seek sun. [] by my main squeeze and the only non slaydie who has dared to join us this season, @arjandekock." Paige via Instagram

#2go Forgotten Peter Beal rig.

Rad climbing. Could be 8c

#2go

#FA

Great addition to the Wicked Cave. Thanks Hong's!

Soft

One of my favorite routes in Rifle. Sent fast. Harder than any of the other 8c's in the canyon. Good to be back in Rifle!

Hard

3rd ascent. 3rd try. Really nice bouldery route. Nice job putting this one up Daniel!

#2go

Sent on 5th attempt.

All the stars.

Huge personal breakthrough. Many, many tunnels for this one!

Can't beat the location and the climbing is damn good as well. One of the best sport routes I've done. Props to Ben Spannuth for establishing this gem.

Hard

2nd Go

Slipped off the dyno on the flash go. Feeling fit. Really unique gymnastic climbing. Thanks for the new routes Joe!

2nd Go

Terminal pump at the top. Another great day in the canyon. Nearly had BGC in the bag. Just a few more moves.

Soft

1st Try today. Didn't get super pumped which means I'm finally in shape. 4th try total. Psyched on this route shit.

Hard