description The Casual Route Overview
The Casual Route is a well-established trad climbing route located on the Diamond of Longs Peak in Colorado. It’s notable for its challenging sustained pitches and consistently graded difficulty of 5.10a. This route presents a significant test for experienced climbers practicing traditional techniques. It’s primarily intended for intermediate to advanced rock climbers seeking a demanding, classic climb within the Colorado fourteeners range.
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The Casual Route ranks #56 of 368 in the Climbing Route ranking, behind The Rostrum North Face, ahead of Century Crack.
The Diamond's standard classic, highly popular alpine testpiece, excellent position and broad community consensus.
help The Casual Route FAQ
Where is the Casual Route located?
The Casual Route is located on the Diamond of Longs Peak in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. It sits on the steep east face of the mountain, requiring a lengthy approach hike before the technical climbing even begins.
What is the climbing grade of the Casual Route?
The route features a consistent difficulty rating of 5.10a, offering sustained pitches that test experienced trad climbers. This grading makes it one of the most sought-after alpine traditional climbs on the Diamond.
How many pitches is the Casual Route on Longs Peak?
The Casual Route is a multi-pitch trad climb that typically takes climbers a full day to complete once they reach the base of the Diamond. It is known for sustained 5.10a climbing over several pitches of exposed granite.
Do I need a permit to climb the Casual Route?
Climbing the Casual Route on Longs Peak does not require a specific climbing permit, but it falls within Rocky Mountain National Park regulations. Climbers should be prepared for alpine conditions and standard park entry fees.
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