Posts Tagged ‘Eldorado Canyon’

Rock Climbing – Eldorado Canyon, West Ridge

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Jenny & Clare Having Fun at Positively 4th Street (5.10-)
On Saturday, Jenny & I climbed at the West Ridge in Eldorado Canyon. It was forecasted to be mid 50, so I was psyched to get out. I hadn’t been climbing in Eldo in over a year (due to my back injury last summer). I could barely contain my excitement.

We both managed to fall into the creek on the way to the wall, but it was worth the wetness. We were the first to Washington Irving (5.6)! Right after we got there, scads of people arrived and all had to move on up the ridge because *we* were *first*!
Jenny at Top of Washington Irving (5.6)
Here’s a picture of Jenny at the top of Washington Irving (5.6). (more…)

Rock Climbing – Eldorado Canyon, CO

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

LOVE Eldo!!!

On Sunday, I climbed a paltry 2 pitches in Eldorado Canyon, with Jay (whom I met at a local climbing gym). It was one of those days where I had a lot of expectations, none of which were met. While I was climbing, I enjoyed the experience, but the rest of the day was completely lacking. (more…)

Rock Climbing, Eldorado Canyon, CO

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

On May 30th, I climbed in Eldorado Canyon with Barry, Aika, and Jim. Barry & Aika were off to do The Yellow Spur (5.10a), while Jim and I went on a tour of moderates:
Breezy (5.6) – Jim led
Wind Ridge (5.8) – I led
Whale’s Tail (5.6) – Jim led.
The weather was perfect, with a teeny tiny spitting of rain in the pm. Refreshing!

Here’s Barry & Aika, about to run up Yellow Spur:
Barry & Aika in Eldorado Canyon

Victory Shot of Aika on Yellow Spur (5.10a)
Aika Yellow Spur (5.10a)

Here’s Jim & I goofing off:
Jim & Clare Being Goofy in Eldo
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Rock Climbing – West Ridge, Eldorado Canyon

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Clare & Jen Enjoy Half Day at West Ridge, Eldo
On Friday, May 9th, Jen & I headed to Eldorado Canyon to get grabby with some rock. The forecast had been for crummy weather (mid 40s-50s), but we just ignored it.

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Eldorado Canyon – Half Day Hike

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Clare & Jen Starting Hike in Eldorado Canyon Eldorado Canyon...A Climber's Paradise

On Saturday, the forecast called for a high in the mid 40s, with previous night’s overnight lows in the 20s and a chance of snow. Turned out, it was more like low 50s with a clear night. So much for the weather report! I’m starting to have a huge mistrust for the predictive ability of weather reports here in CO.

It seems the best approach is to just go to the crag. If the weather complies, you are ready to attack. If not, then have an alternative plan… (more…)