Begehungen in Goat Mountain als Tick

First pitch WI3, then three short pitches of WI2. Ice was bad quality sun affected. Then pitch of 5.7/M4 and two short roped sections of WI2/M4. We finished on right hand ramp. Direct corner on rock looked more interesting in hindsight.

A rockies adventure. A large route with an alpine feel for sure. Pitch fields are logged below as we linked them (as recommended by Andy's original topo description). I didn't feel the climbing was that sustained with the crux sections being quite short. The rock quality is mostly poor with some absolutely terrible sections requiring thoughtful climbing and gear placement. Both 10d cruxes are on average rock however the protection is good (micro cams for the first 10d section and bolts for the second). I ripped a shoe-box sized piece of rock off on pitch 12 after climbing a 5.9 crack filled with so much dirt and vegetation I only got a single piece of gear in the only section that wasn't filled with crap which thankfully held solid (#3 camalot) otherwise it would have been the ride of a lifetime. Apart from that small incident I managed to onsight the route which I was happy with. We decided to walk off the ridge which took about 2hrs to return to the car making for a total of 13hrs car to car. All in all a fun day out however I wouldn't recommend this route. One and done for me.

Pitch 2 is fun, remainder is not worth it and pretty run out. Not a great climb to take beginners. Some retro bolting has been done, crux on P2 is well protected. P1 belay is bolted, P2 is gear anchor marked with an old piton, P3 is obvious tree or rap anchor 6’ below. I’d skip P4 and rap off if I had to do it again.

Variation with lower pitches of Doors of Perception.

We did this route in the morning after it rained. The first pitch was soaked but with confident feet it was fine. Most of the other pitches were dry or not a problem. The second bolt of the second pitch had a loose nut, I hand tighted it but someone should tighten it with a tool. Pitch 2 would benefit from some long sling placements.

Super fun day out!

all belay stations are bolted with rap rings. lots of bolts in the tricky places as well, and easy pro with wires for extra comfort. bring a couple alpine draws for rope drag. crux is a little hard for 5.7 great climb, sticky rock, not much loose rock, good exposure

One of my fave routes of all time. Great day out. Solo'd up to the mixed corner (crux), then more soloing to the mixed section up high where we simul'd to the top. Start time 8am, sitting on top at 11:30. Even had to wait for 1hr for another pair on the crux corner ahead of us. Could not have been better

Climbed pitches 1, 3, 4, 7 With Pete Hayes

My first multi-pitch climb - with a hoary, wind-blown, nothing but air rap to the ground!

Started on Keelhaul Wall