Popular Climbing Areas in Colorado

Post by **Stewy911** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:10 pm

I will be heading to Colorado with Sco the beginning of August and would like some feedback from you all about places you have been. What areas should we avoid and since we will only be there for roughly 7 days where would be some good places to go. Looking at doing single to multipitch sport and definately some multipitch trad (5.5-5.10).

Post by **Christian** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:12 pm

Boulder canyon, and Turkey Rocks

Post by **Stewy911** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:28 pm

haha Christain that use to be my nicknme (Bent over.....) I am glad I got my new one. Thanks for the suggestions though

Post by **discojett** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:21 pm

South Platte - beautiful area, away from the Boulder scene
Unaweep Canyon - all to yourself, close to Utah
Eldorado - classic

Shelf Road and Rifle will be hot, but if want some adventure and no crowds head to the West Slope..Independance Pass, Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Post by **Christian** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:10 pm

thank you Stewy911.

Post by **Legion** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:22 pm

Lumpy Ridge: Pear Buttress (5.8), Osirus (5.7), J-Crack (5.9), Fat City Crack (5.10) all at The Book. 4-5 pitches each

Eldo: Bastile Crack (5.8, 4 pitches), Yellow Spur (5.9/5.10, 7 pitches)

There are a few multipitch sport routes in Bolted..ahem..I mean Boulder Cayon. Rock Odessey comes to mind.

Gobbler's Grunt at Turkey Rocks (South Platte) 5.9, 4 pitches. Do the variation instead of the first pitch chimney. Unless you are into that kind of thing. Lots of top notch single pitch cracks from 5.10-5.12 on the Turkey Tail to round out your day.

Everybody's favorite sport climbing area Clear Creek Canyon. Should be open by the time you get here. hehehe

Don't forget a trip up the Flatirons.

That should be a start.
Let me know if you need more beta.

Take a look at http://www.climbingboulder.com

Post by **J-Rock** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:09 am

Boulder area and Estes Park (RMNP area). Ouray and Telluride in the southwest. And Colorado Springs area in the southeast, but that will probably take several trips.

Post by **haas** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:01 am

I'm currently climbing in CO right now and I would recommend Eldo over everywhere else, especially if you are into trad. Estes is sweet too and RMNP if you are into bouldering.

Post by **young'n climber** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:53 am

Lander, Wyoming.

Post by **t bone** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 12:19 pm

I will agree with Haas, go to Eldo.