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Eldorado Canyon
Eldo Main
South Face (Gill) v2

South Face (Gill) v2

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Starts right of the tree used for downclimbing off the boulder. From two small crimps, head up the thin face to better holds over the lip. First climbed in the '60s; probably in boots.
South Face (Gill) v2, Eldorado Canyon - Beta Video from Chris_Ol
Chris Olson
@Chris_Ol
Chris Olson
@Chris_Ol
So apparently this line was initially given v2 but since then it’s been given a somewhat controversial consensus of v3-4. I don’t think a v2 climber could hold those crimps which are very bad so I’m thinking v3. Grade aside, this line is for the tall and crimp-inclined, otherwise it may feel harder than v2-3.

Recent Ascents for South Face (Gill) v2

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RYAN POWERS
@gypsyprynce
(v2, Solid)
11.3.2025
CHRIS OLSON
@Chris_Ol
So apparently this line was initially given v2 but since then it’s been given a somewhat controversial consensus of v3-4. I don’t think a v2 climber could hold those crimps which are very bad so I’m thinking v3. Grade aside, this line is for the tall and crimp-inclined, otherwise it may feel harder than v2-3.
★ 2(v3, Solid)
11.2.2024
ROBIN O'LEARY
@ROCUP
We did the face version of this and then a v4(?!?) eliminate not using the side pull on the left. Just the face holds. Old-school nails lol
★ 1(v4, Solid)
10.23.2024
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