Blue Mist Spires, “Hackmandy” (5.10+, 5p)

"Blue Mist Spires"

Route:

"Hackmandy"

5.10+, 5p

Climbed a 5-pitch 5.10+ route we called "Hackmandy". This was likely the second ascent.

Region: Colorado
Elev: ~11,000 ft
Rock type: Granitic Gneiss
Type: 
Date(s): July 10, 2021 (Sat)
Partner(s): Nate Arganbright

Intro

Climbers flock to Rocky Mountain National Park for its great climbing in a spectacular location. Over the years, regulations and crowds have begun to detract from the alpine experience. But there are still a few locations of good rock in the park that most climbers do not know about. Best to keep them that way.

We climbed a 5-pitch 5.10+ route we called "Hackmandy". This was likely the second ascent. Nate had done the first ascent with Scott Kimball in 2011. Pitch difficulties: 5.7, 5.10+, 5.9, 5.9, 5.8.

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