Green Puke commands attention with its gritty, straightforward approach, grinding out a single, focused pitch that demands precision and commitment. Found within the rugged contours of the East Animas, this 110-foot 5.9 climb feels like a concise workout, squeezing every bit of technique through a compelling crack system and a low-hanging overhang that dares you to engage fully from the first move. The route begins by forcing climbers to confront a low overhang, immediately challenging both body and mind as you hatch your plan to latch onto the crack system hidden beyond. The crack serves as a spine that guides your ascent, threading through a roof that requires a slight lateral move left before pushing onward through a sequence of cracks to the top. Along the way, the rock’s texture’s rough enough to offer confident hand and foot placements, but it demands focused footwork to maintain balance and momentum in the vertical dance.

The setting pulses with a rugged spirit, surrounded by raw Colorado air and the faint rustling of the East Animas canyon breeze. Unlike sprawling multi-pitch giants, Green Puke is compact and actionable for climbers who want immediate engagement without a long haul. The standard East Animas trad rack fits the bill here—you’ll need solid cams and nuts tuned for medium-sized cracks to protect the line effectively. Given the route's single pitch and direct nature, it’s a perfect choice for climbers stepping up from moderate grades toward more serious crack work, or those looking for a precise, technical challenge rather than a grind.

Getting here involves a brief but deliberate hike from the Apple Cider access, where the terrain shifts from forest-fringed trails to exposed rock faces that catch the sun mid-morning through afternoon. The wall’s east-facing orientation means you’ll want to plan your climb to avoid the peak afternoon heat, ideally arriving when the sun is low enough to keep the rock cool and the friction high. Gear up with sturdy footwear and a rack that covers a range of cam sizes, and bring enough water to stay sharp—though the approach is short, the dry Colorado air can quickly sap energy.

For safety, keep in mind the delicate nature of ledges and moves around the roof section; the rock is solid but unforgiving if you misread placements. Falling onto the overhang ledge can mean a tough swing, so commit fully to moves and keep protection tight. The descent is straightforward—downclimb the route or rappel with a single rope from fixed anchors overhead, but always double-check that your anchor gear is solid before trusting it.

Green Puke’s straightforward nature makes it a strategic stop for trad climbers wanting to sharpen crack climbing skills in an environment that rewards precision and attention to detail. Its single pitch and well-protected moves offer an intense taste of East Animas’s granite character without the logistical stretch of longer climbs. Whether you’re carving out a day of focused training or seeking a pulse-raising afternoon climb, this route delivers an adventure trimmed close to the bone—technical, tactile, and memorably raw.