The second section of 45 degree wall, SDS on a chalked up jug and head up the compression corner on holds inside the crack to the left and solid holds on the 45.  Topout to the right, mind the tree behind you.

Colt 45

Preferential Treatment

Blunt Mentality

This is a classic, steep compression boulder similar to its neighbors. Decent holds, but difficult positions and challenging movement requiring lots of body tension. There has been some grade debate as to whether its difficulty warrants V9 or V10. I have heard the “bicycle” beta is V10 and the “split/heel hook” beta is more on the V9 side...who really cares, it’s an awesome problem. Go find out!

On left side of wall (left of big feature separating Colt 45), Start low on crimps/pinches or traverse in from big jugs on right for extra points. Follow crimps/pinches up arete, using some holds back in the crack. Avoid dabbing on left boulder.

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Routes in Colt 45 Area