I lived in the Springs for 18 months, and that was our home crag. Like most said, the rock quality is average, and the pockets can be sharp. Overall, the crags are not steep.
That being said, I also found Rifle to be an overhyped chosspile. Lots of glue, lots of slick rock.
In fact, I would suggest Colorado sport be skipped all together. hit some trad out there, and move on.
Shelf Road - Good?
Depends on when your going- winter is better at shelf- lower elevation, further south. Rifle will be out of season soon- maybe already- once the snow comes to the range it gets wet and stays seepy until late spring.
that being said- Shelf is a pile- all vert, chossy etc. Rifle is the best sport climbing in the west (by far).
that being said- Shelf is a pile- all vert, chossy etc. Rifle is the best sport climbing in the west (by far).
lol...ah, the mammaries of garden of the gods....talk about learning to get your lead head as the feet crumble underneath ya.
silver spoon was my first lead there...
so haas, have you honestly found any sport areas out there that can hold a candle to the Red? It has been 10 years since I've lived there, so my memory may be jilted.
silver spoon was my first lead there...
so haas, have you honestly found any sport areas out there that can hold a candle to the Red? It has been 10 years since I've lived there, so my memory may be jilted.
Positive vibes brah...positive vibes.
i am surprised this many people didnt have a good time at shelf. its not the red, new or obed but we thought it was pretty good. we were in CO for a few months and it was worth the drive south from estes for us. not a road trip desitination but imo worth stopping just to say you have climbed there. if your scared of the vertical terrain i guess it would suck. we didnt have any holds break, the camping area to ourselves and got on some cool techy lines.
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