Ascent Notes for: Y2K - 5.10a Average Rating : 3.94/5

only did p1 & 2 due to high winds and cold temps.. p1 was fine, nothing hard. p2 seemed nice and a tad exposed although i didn't lead it.

Led p2 & p4. I basically went straight up from the belay for pitch 2 which added some excitement to the pitch - PG protection and 5.9 climbing on thin face moves. Very much enjoyed the last pitch. I don't understand why the Handren guidebook suggests it is not worth doing! It is easy to protect (don't need RPs as per guidebook) and has enjoyable moves.

1st and 4th pitches are the best. I got a little freaked and took a hang at the roof, but was able to pull myself up it after a little rest. Climbed too high on the traverse, and a crumbly foothold blew out from under me, which could have been really nasty. Stay low on the traverse. Ratherbe led the spectacular last pitch and the second pitch.

Also, tie into a cordalette to give yourself enough room so that you can pull your rope way left after the first rap or it could get nasty. You can see remnants of cut rope on the crack to the right.

Not as advertised by Handren. That last pitch corner was not 5.9 (nor the crux), but rather 5.8. You did not need rp's....protects just fine when you need to with a standard rack (.75 cam does the trick with a few nuts). Not much of a corner really, just another 5.8 Red Rocks pitch at most. The 2nd pitch has a lot of rope drag, you need to run it out until back over the belay as it is almost a full 200'. Good and fun rock there. Enjoyed the 5.10a roof pull, well protected with a bolt right above roof. Fun little move. Evidence of rope stuck on first of three rappels. Tether a climber out left on a small ledge and have him/her pull it out there particularly if windy. Route is ok. Nothing to write home about.

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Pretty easy climbing with one roof on the first pitch. The second pitch is the best of the route as it is long, steep and has great rock. Stays shady almost all day.

Led p1 only

came back and finished the route finally! the second pitch is awesome- super long, very fun, good holds-- a great route overall. I wouldnt do the upper pitches, though- the descent sucks!

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