North American Classic Climbs

Eagle Dance

(Rainbow Mtn, Red Rocks)

Description

Climbers*

Photo*

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d02_316

d02_316

Beginning the lead of pitch 3, which has some of the most delicate and continuous 5.10 climbing on the route.

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d02_317

d02_317

At the crux moves of pitch 3. Fortunately it is very well bolted.

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d02_318

d02_318

Higher on pitch 3. The middle pitches are short, at less than a half rope length.

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d02_319

d02_319

Following pitch 3.

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d02_320

d02_320

Pitch 4 is similar to 3, but much easier at 5.9.

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d02_321

d02_321

Looking out to the east from midway up the wall. Levitation 29 is just around the corner.

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d02_322

d02_322

Looking down at the stance at the top of pitch 3.

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d02_323

d02_323

Following pitch 4.

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d02_324

d02_324

Leading pitch 5, which is very short at about 60', but has some tough moves.

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d02_325

d02_325

At the crux of pitch 5. The difficulty is very height-dependent. A long reach is an asset here.

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d02_326

d02_326

At the belay, pitch 5.

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d02_327

d02_327

The belay spot for pitch 5.

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d02_328

d02_328

Following pitch 5.

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d02_330

d02_330

The "thrash and dangle" section of A0 bolts that surmounts a steep relatively featureless section. This is the only out of character section on the route, and it is mercifully short.

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d02_331

d02_331

Looking down at the belay from the bolt ladder.

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d02_334

d02_334

Rappelling the route, which can be done from the top of pitch 7 with a single 70m rope or double 50s.

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27T07

27T07

Enjoying the flora atop Rainbow Mtn.

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10/24/99

27T08

27T08

The regular descent goes over the shoulder to the left of the climber's head, to gain the head of the North Fork of Oak Creek Canyon

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10/24/99

27T10

27T10

Pools along the descent of the North Fork.

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10/24/99