St. Patrick's Day Massacre

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St. Patrick's Day Massacre is a rock climbing destination in Grand Junction, Colorado, located on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet and offers parking for visitors. It is pet friendly and accessible year-round from January through December. The primary route is classified as difficult. It is a traditional (trad) climb measuring approximately 80 feet, or 24 meters. The route begins with finger and layback moves leading to a handcrack. Climbers traverse right, maintaining good handholds, before pulling into a chimney section identified as the crux. The climb finishes with a short offwidth section leading to an anchor. Protection requires finger and hand-sized cams for the lower section. Larger pieces, such as numbers 4, 5, and 6 Camalots, are recommended for the chimney depending on comfort level. The route was first ascended by KC Baum and Tom Archibeque on March 17, 1990. GPS coordinates place the site at 39.05649, -108.66603.