North American Classic Climbs

Eagle Dance

(Rainbow Mtn, Red Rocks)

Description

Climbers*

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Date

27S11

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The south face of Rainbow Mtn. from the SW. Eagle Dance is marked, and the eagle outlined in blue.

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Approaching Oak Creek Canyon. The first part from the parking lot is on a good trail. This disappears once you are in the Canyon a ways.

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10/25/02

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Looking up at the wall from the canyon.

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Approaching the climb, in the North Fork of Oak Creek Canyon. It gets far worse.

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On the big slabs that bring you to the base of the wall.

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Looking down the approach slabs. You leave the Canyon to start up the slabs at the big Ponderosa Pine below.

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More of the approach. The climber is pointing at a shoulder you pass over on the way to the base of the wall. It is important to remember this for the return.

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Starting up the route - leading pitch 1, which will stretch a 60m rope unless you choose to stop an an intermediate anchor in a hanging stance.

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Following pitch 1. The top of Black Tower is prominent in this view. It is the prominent landmark for finding the route.

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Finishing pitch 1.

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Leading pitch 2.

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Higher on pitch 2.

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Following pitch 2.

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Finishing pitch 2.

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