The Heist is a rarely repeated problem that will catch any boulderer’s eye. This 30 foot, 30° wall with an immaculate seam is one of the best boulders in the state.

Begin sitting all the way down and right in the huge slot. Increasingly difficult climbing in the left-rising seam leads to a difficult crux and very crimpy climbing high in the slot. Finish high on jugs.

This climb is about 20 moves long and covers 30 feet of wall, all of which follows the steep slot making at least 10 pads pretty much mandatory. Even so, this is one of Colorado’s best boulders and an approach of 5m makes it easily accessible.

The Heist

West Ridge Traverse

Terminator Traverse

Start at a tree 30-40 feet right of the beginning of the

West Ridge Traverse

.  Work the pockets, pebbles, slopes, and crimps into the start of the

West Ridge Traverse

.

This is a great traverse at the bottom of the West Ridge. Start on an obvious, sharp horn, and work sloping holds into the start of the crack. Follow the crack using crimps, hand jams, and laybacks to an easy finish.

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Routes in West Ridge Boulders