Cynical Pinnacle

Though the stars did not align for us to get out to Indian Creek this weekend, Dave, Wally and I took advantage of super weather Saturday and went to Cynical Pinnacle in the South Platte. Neither Dave nor I had been there. It was a steep approach but not as bad as Wally remembered from past trips out there.

We climbed Center Route, sweet 3 pitches to nearly the top of the spire. I lead p1, very nice with a mildly spicy layback finish. P2 was a very burly 9+…good lead Dave! P3 was a blast and Wally motored up it. At the top, there’s a “bonus” 11b, Class Act, to top out on the spire. Dave was the only one that managed to top out. Wally and I suffered from freezing our a$$es off syndrome and our hands became too stoopid and useless to master the thin traverse. Regardless, a super climbing day, especially for late November.

So how better to celebrate? Buck Snort!! It’s actually gotten better…microbrews on tap now! But being what it is, we ate quickly and decided to head out to better digs to celebrate. Just as we’re deliberating, I get a fb alert that Kira and kids are heading over to Mead Street Station in the Highlands so Ike can play with the band. Erin joined us there too. It was a fun surprise and we had a blast cheering on Ike and celebrating with Kira’s family. A super topper to a great day of climbing.



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