Garden of the Gods
Approach
Montezuma's Tower is an amazing, free standing pinnacle of rock rising 130'.This is one of the best moderate routes in Colorado.Route Description
2 pitches. 130'Pitch 1: Begin at the base of the narrow North Ridge. Climb past two eyebolts to a small ramp. Sling a pothole, and climb past another fixed piton and an eyebolt to an airy belay perch with a two bolt anchor.
Pitch 2: Work a crack, pass an eyebolt, and top out on a two bolt anchor.
Descend on rappel with double ropes.
FA: US Army Climbers
FFA: Harvey Carter, 1950
Me Pondering Pitch Two of Montezuma's Tower
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Essential Gear
Some medium cams and stoppers are useful. Quickdraws and slings.Miscellaneous Info
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| davebobk47 | Single Pitch | |
Hasn't voted | This can also be done as a single pitch climb using 60m rope. You will of course need a second rope for the rappel. This is an amazing climb, I highly recommend it. | |
| Posted May 22, 2008 11:40 am | ||
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