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No other climbing route in Colorado is as famous or as sought after as the Bastille Crack. Climbers from all over the world come to Eldorado Canyon State Park to climb this mega classic five pitch trad route. A 30 second approach guards some of the absolute best climbing in North America!
Long before the Bastille Crack was first climbed by U.S. Army Soldiers in the 1950’s, Ivy Baldwin regularly walked a tightrope between the top of the Bastille Formation and neighboring Wind Tower. 582 feet below him, the South Boulder Creek roared as he made the Bastille Formation Famous.
Pitch one begins right off the road and follows a striking crack system for five pitches of moderate face climbing, hand jamming, and chimneying to a beautiful summit. This is a great summertime route as it sits in the shade until late in the afternoon. It’s not uncommon for ten or more climbing parties to climb the Bastille Crack in a day.
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The Introduction to Ice Climbing Course is perfect for anyone looking to get into ice climbing. Throughout this day long course, you will develop skills needed to climb all different types of ice. There will be tons of time to practice new skills since the best way to stay warm is to climb! In this course, you’ll learn the techniques to climb all different types of ice flows as well as evaluate the ice you plan to climb.
No experience is necessary for this course. Perfect for beginners that have never tried ice climbing before.
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Lincoln Falls Ice Climbing
Lincoln Falls is one of the premiere ice climbing destinations near Denver and Boulder and is home to some of the most accessible ice in the Front Range of Colorado. A 45 minute hike from the parking area guards steep pillars, delicate mixed climbing, and a plethora of moderate multi-pitch ice climbing set in a beautiful area overlooking Hoosier Pass.
The Bastille Crack
No other climbing route in Colorado is as famous or as sought after as the Bastille Crack. Climbers from all over the world come to Eldorado Canyon State Park to climb this mega classic five pitch trad route. A 30 second approach guards some of the absolute best climbing in North America!
Long before the Bastille Crack was first climbed by U.S. Army Soldiers in the 1950’s, Ivy Baldwin regularly walked a tightrope between the top of the Bastille Formation and neighboring Wind Tower. 582 feet below him, the South Boulder Creek roared as he made the Bastille Formation Famous.
Pitch one begins right off the road and follows a striking crack system for five pitches of moderate face climbing, hand jamming, and chimneying to a beautiful summit. This is a great summertime route as it sits in the shade until late in the afternoon. It’s not uncommon for ten or more climbing parties to climb the Bastille Crack in a day.
Boulder Climbing Instruction & Flatirons Summit Climbs
High over Boulder sit the iconic Flatirons. As one of the premiere rock climbing destinations on the Front Range of Colorado, this area is steeped in climbing history. The first recorded roped climb of the Third Flatiron was in 1919 by climbing guides Ev Long and Hull Cook. They installed six eyebolts in the rock which are still used today as anchors by hundreds of climbers. With five numbered Flatirons, and hundreds of other formations on Bear Peak and Green Mountain, the possibilities to climb here are endless. There are thousands of sport climbs, multipitch trad routes, and big adventure days to be had.
Many of the classic Flatiron climbs are perfect for beginners and experts alike. While the climbing is considered moderate, an ascent of a Flatiron is an experience you will never forget. From the hike in through a beautiful wooded forest, to the 360 degree views of Boulder and the surrounding mountains from the dizzying summit ridge of the First Flatiron, you will feel accomplished and proud to be a part of Boulder’s climbing history.
Intro to Ice Climbing
The Introduction to Ice Climbing Course is perfect for anyone looking to get into ice climbing. Throughout this day long course, you will develop skills needed to climb all different types of ice. There will be tons of time to practice new skills since the best way to stay warm is to climb! In this course, you’ll learn the techniques to climb all different types of ice flows as well as evaluate the ice you plan to climb.
No experience is necessary for this course. Perfect for beginners that have never tried ice climbing before.
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