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Fern Canyon is not well known or well-travelled, but it has some of the best and hardest traditional climbs in Rocky Mountain National Park. There are also a handful of excellent bolted routes. Notable climbs include the area classic ... More on RockClimbing

Carter Lake is a vast bouldering area containing many good classic problems. This is an area that was popular in the 70s and 80s then lost popularity and was "re-discoverd" in about 1995 by a couple of Boulder locals. They went crazy ... More on RockClimbing

Lizard Head, the peak (13,113 feet), stands spirelike on the eastern side of Lizard Head, the Wilderness, shadowed by both Mount Wilson and Wilson Peak, two of Colorado's fourteeners that incongruously bear the same name. Not far ... More on RockClimbing

Purchased by RMNP in 1989 along with the Twin Sisters area across the road. Most of the routes in the area are bolted, although the bolt spacing is often sparse. According to Bennard Gillet's "Rocky Mountain National Park: The Climber's ... More on RockClimbing

This is a newly found area that is in the process of being cleaned and developed with a well defined trail system before its exact location will be released. This area sits ... More on RockClimbing

Arthur's Rock is a small bouldering area west of Fort Collins located in Lory State Park. A 25 minute uphill approach guard the problems that usually involve sharp granite crimpers and can shred the finger tips (but it's better than ... More on RockClimbing

Private property makes climbing here trespassing. This area is entered because of its historical significance. Classic John Gill problems on Dakota ... More on RockClimbing

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NOTE: you will be bouldering in a National Park in an alpine setting. Be careful to avoid damaging plants as the growing season is very short here. Luckily most of the bouldering has landings that consist of talus so many problems ... More on RockClimbing

COLORADO REMEMBERS BIG THOMPSON CANYON FLASH FLOOD OF 1976 July 30, 2001 �" While celebrating the state's 125th anniversary, many Colorado residents will pause July 31 to recall the 25th anniversar... More on Noaanews.noaa.gov

The road between Estes Park and Loveland passes through Big Thompson Canyon, which is impressive and has a variety of climbing. The ice routes are probably the most popular, but there are also trad... More on RockClimbing