We had a gorgeous half day of climbing at Canal Zone in Clear Creek Canyon. I led three fun 5.8’s; Box of Rain, Venice Beach, and Holiday Road. Jim & Aimee were visiting from Indianapolis, so I was the guide. It was Father’s Day; by midday the crag was ***packed*** with families. We decided to leave when the wall went in the sun, and as we were leaving our empty wake was filled with children.
Posts Tagged ‘Clear Creek Canyon’
Rock Climbing – Canal Zone, Clear Creek Canyon
Sunday, June 20th, 2010Rock Climbing – Clear Creek Canyon, Little Eiger Crag
Monday, May 31st, 2010
Climbers: Jenny, Greg, Clare, Aika, and Barry
Time: 9am-2pm
Place: Little Eiger Crag
Pitches: 5 (*I only did 3 due to Cankle)
Climbs:
First Impressions*
Bush Administration*
Eiffel Tower*
Eiger Direct
Persistent Vegatative State
Witnessed a horrible accident caused by miscommunication between a climber & belayer. (more…)
Rock Climbing – Clear Creek Canyon, Canal Zone
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
On the coldest of the last 10 days, Jenny and I decided we were ready for some rock climbing outside. We naturally sought out the coldest possible crag…Canal Zone. In the parking lot, we felt the shady side of a boulder (as a sample of what the crag would be like) to see if climbing was possible. Off to the crag! (more…)
Rock Climbing – Clear Creek – High Wire Crag
Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Climbing Posse: Steve, Kris, Emma, and I.
Guest Appearance: Pavi the Dawg
Destination: Clear Creek Canyon, High Wire Crag, Stone Cold Moderates Alcove
Weather: Chilly in AM and Perfect in PM
Of Note: Emma’s First Outdoor Climbing Experience
Post Climbing Noshing: El Tapatio
Rock Climbing, Clear Creek Canyon, CO
Sunday, May 31st, 2009**************Special Note****************
This is my 100th climbing blog entry. Just an FYI.
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On May 31st, Barry, Aika, and I climbed at Wall of the 90s in Clear Creek Canyon. After a day of spectacular climbing in Eldo, we were ready to experience the bolt clipping frenzy of Clear Creek!
We wound through Clear Creek Canyon, searching for the right pullout, sipping coffee and yakking about routes. On the way, we saw caution tape and the police. We found out later, from some locals, there was a drowning. Rumor had it that they discovered a dead body floating down the creek. I don’t know if it was true…but it sure was an ominous start to our day!
The Wall of the 90s is an easy hike from the car, up a steep enbankment, and just off of Clear Creek. I liked the location because it was shady in the morning and sunny in the afternoon, since it was a bit chilly out, the sun was nice in the pm. (more…)