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Rock Climbing – West Ridge, Eldorado Canyon

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

Clare Leading Washington Irving

On Saturday, I led a CMC Rock Climbing Trip to the West Ridge of Eldorado Canyon. I love the West Ridge for it’s assortment of moderate climbs.

Rick Climbing
Rick was my co-leader, helping me to set up climbs and keep things flowing smoothly. We had Jorge, Chris, Nick, Roger, and Chris.

Chris Climbing Washington Irving
We focused our attention on Washington Irving, The Unsaid (TR), Positively Fourth Street (TR), Lunar Avenue (TR), and Dr. Michael Solar. When we finished, the temperature was hovering near 100dF, so we decided to call it a day.

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Rock Climbing – Bison Peak, CO

Sunday, June 17th, 2012


Last year, I climbed almost to the summit of Bison Peak, on Father’s Day. It was so inspiring, I vowed to come back with a rope and some gear! Fast forward one year and it was time to go exploring!

Climbergirls Scouting for Climbs
Erin and I decided to drive out to the Ute Creek trail head on Saturday, backpack up to a suitable camping spot and erect our tent. Then, all day Sunday, we’d climb and explore the area around Bison Peak. We were both totally amped for this trip. (more…)

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Rock Climbing, Ytrid Deed, Eldorado Canyon, CO

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

Doug Cleaning Pitch 2 Ytrid Deed
Doug High Up on Ytrid Deed

It was a beautiful day to be climbing in Eldorado Canyon. In the shade, on the West side of Redgarden, it was a bit chilly. With temps between 50 dF and 60 dF, we were relieved there wasn’t any wind. I was excited to do Ytrid Deed. Having done Icarus and Swanson’s Arete, I had been staring at the huge swath of rock in between and wondering about the fractured cracks. (more…)

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Rock Climbing – West Face (5.5), Castlerock, Boulder Canyon, CO

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Basic Rock School Grad Day Success!
Basic Rock Climbing School Graduation Day

A couple weeks ago, we took Shawn and Jack up Stairway to Heaven, for their Basic Rock School Graduation Climb. Now it was Stacey, JJ, and Sean’s turn for their graduation climb. Mike decided we should go to Castle Rock in Boulder Canyon as the West Face would be a fun route for all. It’s 2 pitches to the top of the formation and a couple of rappels down. From the top, there are really awesome views of the canyon and Boulder creek.

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Rock Climbing – Stairway to Heaven (5.3), Boulder, CO

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Stairway To Heaven Route Beta
Stairway to Heaven follows the yellow line up the top edges of the fins of rock.

On Sunday, after running the Federal Cup 5K, and previously climbing Swanson’s Arete, I co-led a rock climbing graduation climb for 2 of my CMC Boulder’s Basic Rock Climbing students, Jack and Shawn.

Mike, the senior instructor and trip leader, picked the perfect grad climb: Stairway to Heaven (5.3). It is a fun climb with a few mild but interesting challenges. I was excited to climb something new and in a more remote location. On a pretty day like today, there was bound to be scads of climbers on Flatirons 1-5!

Also, I was super happy Andy climbed with us. He assisted with belay transfers, which greatly improved our ascent efficiency. He also helped me to communicate with Mike, who was way out in lead. Thanks, Andy!
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