Route Name: Copper’s Song

The route application and photos can be found here.

Route photo:

Mesa Trail Approach:

Skunk Canyon Trail:

Streamside Trail in Skunk Canyon

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2016

Rock Formation: Ridge One

Number of lead bolts to be placed: 6

Number of anchor bolts to be placed: 2

Route Difficulty:5.12-

Route Diagrams:

Not provided

Proposed Route:

A = 5.11 or 5.12 or "Copper's Song". Please see attached photos.

Name Meaning:

Not provided

Existing Route Information

Existing Route Diagrams

A description of the approach (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails leading to the climb and condition of the trail, and state whether there is a durable surface, such as rock.

Standard approach from Skunk Canyon Trail

If different from the approach, a description of the descent, (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails, a description of the trail condition and whether there is a durable surface, such as rock. Include photographs of the descent.):

Rappel/lower from anchors

A description of the area at the base of the climb (include existing levels of soil compaction, existence of a durable surface such as rock, and existing soil erosion. Include photographs of the area at the base of the climb.):

A rock slab staging area

Has all reconnaissance work that can be reasonably done, short of placing any hardware, been done?

Base Area Photos

Has the route been top roped? Is there loose rock? Is it extremely overhanging?

Fairly overhanging hueco/face climbing. "Ground up" style should be used due to steepness.

Any additional notes:

Should be 5.11+ or 5.12 when finished.