Note: This route no longer exists due to rockfall in February 2003.  The description remains for historical significance only.

A fist crack out a short roof right off the ground leads to a squeeze chimney. What looks like heinous offwidthing around the lip of the roof is made much easier by a "thank god" hold inside the crack. Squeeze and standard chimneying lead to the top. Might deserve an "s" rating as it's hard to protect higher though the climbing is easy and it's not a chimney that you're likely to fall out of. Gear anchor and descend a low angle chimney behind and to the right of the route.

Fists of Fury

Jack the Ripper

Jack the Chimney

Enter the Dragon

This route is mapped out in Randy Vogel's book, but no mention anywhere else.  Starts off inside a shaded area with a chimney.  Fun climb.  Set your pro high on the traverse to avoid getting your rope snagged.  Extend your quickdraw at the end of the traverse to avoid drag.

Crux is dependent on size of your chest or a$$, or if you're chimney averse.

Note: This route no longer exists due to rockfall in February 2003.  The description remains for historical significance only.

This climb is one of Killer Cracks, which lie to the right of the famous Gunsmoke traverse. This takes the obvious offwidth/chimney crack, which affords good training for those long routes with mandatory wide sections (Epinepherine at Red Rocks comes to mind).

A good climb to work on your wide crack skills while waiting in line at Gunsmoke.

Description

Protection

Routes in Gunsmoke Area