Crude Boys
5.10 sport · 50 ft · ★★☆☆
Route 6 of 10 from left to right on Lower Level - Left, with Bon Ez on its left and Varnished Reputation on its right. Lower Level - Left has 10 routes, from 5.9 to 5.11d; 4 are harder.
First ascent: Steagall, Sandefur, Werner, & Sobocan - 1990
Description
The climb just right of Bonaire/Bon Ez. I seem to recall it being pretty contrived, with the crux down low on steep, thin rock.
Protection
A few bolts to a lower-off.
Access
The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.
Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.
More routes on Lower Level - Left
- Bon Ez 5.9+
- Vagabonds 5.10a
- The CEL 5.9
- Unknown 5.9 (AKA L3) 5.9+
- Unknown 5.10d (AKA Black Corridor Route 5) 5.11+ X
- Frosted Flakes 5.9
- Bonaire 5.9
- Varnished Reputation 5.11a
- Crude Control 5.11d