SarahThompson - May 16, 2012 10:36 am Date Climbed: May 12, 2012
Otto's Route
Fun little historic climb, less spectacular than I expected though. Led P1 & P3.
Tom Fralich - May 4, 2012 5:02 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2012
Otto's Route
Although the route is manufactured, it actually climbs really well. The history is quite interesting. We had a good time despite somewhat chilly temperatures. Got an early start and were the first party on the route on a Saturday. Climbed with Mary on our 2nd trip to the UT desert.
nice climb via Otto's Route, great views from the top.
2nd time: lead 2 pitch, still lovely route and don't mind repeating this one. Though would not call it via ferrata as one did on Mountain Project. And thanks Otto dude for making those nice hand and foot holds.
Scott - Apr 10, 2011 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2011
Independence
Climbed Independence Monument with Kris. Once again, P2 and the summit pitch (P4) were a struggle and I sweated quite a bit. I couldn’t have climbed the tower without Kris leading, especially since my desk job has really taken a toll on my body in recent years and I’m quite out of shape. Never the less, it was a beautiful climb and I was both happy to reach the summit, but disappointed that I had to struggle so much and that I realized just how out of shape I really am.
Brian C - Mar 27, 2011 8:49 am Date Climbed: Mar 26, 2011
Out with my wife
Nice day out with my wife :). 3rd time on Indy for me and first desert tower for my wife. Thanks Otto you crazy nutter!
did you start your 30's in style? kinda like this? i joined aaron, mike and shawn for a climb up otto's route on independence monument.
aaron and i made an attempt in early spring this year, and didn't make it all the way. after spending half a year waiting for another shot at this tower, we were thrilled that everything was able to come together this weekend. all of our training made this attempt go much smoother this time around!
jamie
chicagotransplant - Sep 19, 2010 12:12 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
Otto's
Otto's route with Jamie, Aaron and Sean. Couple of tough spots, especially the cap rock crux which got a bit pumpy trying to pull the roof with slick feet. Overall a very fun route and great weather, warm day but route stays mostly comfortably in the shade.
Brian Kalet - Oct 19, 2008 8:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2008
Otto's Route
Enjoyed aesthetic P4.
horalka - Jun 5, 2008 2:49 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2008
climbed via Otto's Route
This was my first desert tower climb so no matter how manufactured the holds were, it was still fun. I found the dihedral on P3 pretty attention getting since the biggest piece we had was #3:) the rest was just mellow fun climbing all the way to the top where one is rewarded with awesome views...
Seconded P1
Lead all the technical pitches
utclimber - Jan 14, 2008 12:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2003
MMclimbhigh - Apr 17, 2017 11:36 am Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2017
Otto'sGood times. Dropped my iPhone from the upper rappel. Landed on lunchbox ledge, shattered but still working!!! A testament to the old iPhone 4.
Otto was a badass!
McCannster - Nov 7, 2014 1:16 pm Date Climbed: Nov 6, 2014
via Otto'sLed every pitch. 5th tower of the week.
Matt Lemke - Oct 6, 2014 12:59 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2014
Awesome Climb of Otto's RouteI led pitches 2 and 3 while Paul led 1 and 4. Had the entire area to ourselves on this fine early fall day.
rasgoat - Nov 24, 2012 4:31 pm
GoodOtto's route. The monument is beautiful.
SarahThompson - May 16, 2012 10:36 am Date Climbed: May 12, 2012
Otto's RouteFun little historic climb, less spectacular than I expected though. Led P1 & P3.
Tom Fralich - May 4, 2012 5:02 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2012
Otto's RouteAlthough the route is manufactured, it actually climbs really well. The history is quite interesting. We had a good time despite somewhat chilly temperatures. Got an early start and were the first party on the route on a Saturday. Climbed with Mary on our 2nd trip to the UT desert.
Liba Kopeckova - Jul 26, 2011 10:02 am
nice summitnice climb via Otto's Route, great views from the top.
2nd time: lead 2 pitch, still lovely route and don't mind repeating this one. Though would not call it via ferrata as one did on Mountain Project. And thanks Otto dude for making those nice hand and foot holds.
Rockclimber77 - Jul 25, 2011 10:17 pm
Otto' routefun climb - climbed several times
Scott - Apr 10, 2011 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2011
IndependenceClimbed Independence Monument with Kris. Once again, P2 and the summit pitch (P4) were a struggle and I sweated quite a bit. I couldn’t have climbed the tower without Kris leading, especially since my desk job has really taken a toll on my body in recent years and I’m quite out of shape. Never the less, it was a beautiful climb and I was both happy to reach the summit, but disappointed that I had to struggle so much and that I realized just how out of shape I really am.
Brian C - Mar 27, 2011 8:49 am Date Climbed: Mar 26, 2011
Out with my wifeNice day out with my wife :). 3rd time on Indy for me and first desert tower for my wife. Thanks Otto you crazy nutter!
Trip Report
climbingfurry - Jan 16, 2011 11:39 pm
desert climbingThis was my first desert tower. Will always have a soft spot in my heart
noahs213 - Oct 18, 2010 4:41 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2010
GreatThought the crux was the offdith, chimney third pitch. Top pitch was not bad at all. Get on it!
shanahan96 - Sep 19, 2010 6:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
my 30's kickoffdid you start your 30's in style? kinda like this? i joined aaron, mike and shawn for a climb up otto's route on independence monument.
aaron and i made an attempt in early spring this year, and didn't make it all the way. after spending half a year waiting for another shot at this tower, we were thrilled that everything was able to come together this weekend. all of our training made this attempt go much smoother this time around!
jamie
chicagotransplant - Sep 19, 2010 12:12 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2010
Otto'sOtto's route with Jamie, Aaron and Sean. Couple of tough spots, especially the cap rock crux which got a bit pumpy trying to pull the roof with slick feet. Overall a very fun route and great weather, warm day but route stays mostly comfortably in the shade.
Brian Kalet - Oct 19, 2008 8:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2008
Otto's RouteEnjoyed aesthetic P4.
horalka - Jun 5, 2008 2:49 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2008
climbed via Otto's RouteThis was my first desert tower climb so no matter how manufactured the holds were, it was still fun. I found the dihedral on P3 pretty attention getting since the biggest piece we had was #3:) the rest was just mellow fun climbing all the way to the top where one is rewarded with awesome views...
Seconded P1
Lead all the technical pitches
utclimber - Jan 14, 2008 12:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2003
Otto's RouteUnique route, and my first desert tower.
highice - Feb 1, 2007 7:08 pm
fun fun fungeat climb 'cause I got to lead all the cool P's. incoming storm made us get down fast.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Nov 27, 2006 2:55 pm Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2006
Funny GuyAfter climbing this route I have a feeling that Otto had a pretty keen sense of humor and adventure. Just a hunch. Fun route.
seth@LOKI - Aug 9, 2006 4:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2006
fun climbThis is near my home town. It is fun. I enjoy 4th class
"Otto Ferrata" scrambles like the route was intended to be.