South Fork Platte, Turkey Rocks

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skykilo
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South Fork Platte, Turkey Rocks

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The foothills to the west between Denver and Colorado Springs are sprinkled with beautiful granite domes.

This formation is known as Tukey Tail.
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This one is Turkey Perch.
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Naomi follows the first pitch of Hummingbird Way.
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Naomi leads over a roof on the second pitch of Hummingbird Way.
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This is Rasmussen's Crack.
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The hand traverse is great.
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Naomi leads the second pitch of Spider Lady.
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This striking crack is called Quiver and Quill. I had to climb it. This picture does not give a hint about how much it overhangs.
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Naomi leads Vanishing Point, a stellar climb.
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I want more. Gobble gobble!

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Incredible rock. Fantastic textures. Funbox.

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The reaping of all that is worthwhile.

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It was incredible fun. So that this is not just a me show, here are some pics of Sky.

Sky stemming up Hummingbird Way.
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1st pitch of Spider Lady. Look at the delicious roofs.
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This is the stupid hard 10c overhangy offwidth, Quiver and Quill.
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There is more I want to climb there, or I'd just be happy to climb all of these stellar climbs again.

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nice one you two. Looks beautiful.

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Whats wrong with a "me show?"

Looks like some nice spleeters.

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Looks like a cool place to climb.

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