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flattracker23
Jul 19, 2003, 3:55 AM
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We have a vacation house in Lake City, Colorado and I go there a few times a summer. Looking for some where close to climb and somebody to climb with. I know of some boldering in Gunnison and South Fork but looking for something closer.
Spencer Gaydon
Lubbock, TX
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telemarkist
Jul 29, 2003, 5:50 PM
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It's not that close but penitente canyon is worth a look.
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petsfed
Jul 29, 2003, 6:24 PM
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Durango has some stuff, but again its not very close. Unaweep... not too close. Penitente and Witches Canyon might be your best bet.
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alpinestylist
Jul 29, 2003, 6:48 PM
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hello lone star amigo...
please feel free to PM me and I will let you in on the secret...REALLY close, REALLY good, too good to post on teh web.
cheers, Gunni also has stacks of climbing...and then there is the Canyon Noire
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jcinco
Jul 29, 2003, 7:25 PM
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There is beautiful sport climbing near Lake City that was developed by Gunnison and Colorado Springs climbers. Its on the road up to Cinammon or Engineer Pass (not sure which one), on a south facing hillside at 10000 feet. Its been a couple years since I've been, so I can't give better directions, but keep your eye out for the obvious cliffs (some small waterfalls too) on the hill above the right side of the road. 20-30 minute approach and probably 25-30 routes total. The rock looks like granite, but is more pocketed than you'd expect from granite.
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mtarver35
Feb 19, 2013, 12:55 PM
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We have taken several fishing trips to Lake City and I have found some great bouldering problems down along the river, mostly down river around the dam. Park at the Texan cabin rental place or somewhere public around there, walk down river until you see large boulders and big cliff faces. None of the routes are recorded or marked. But with a spotter and crashpad you can get some great climbs in, so just do some searchin. I am sure the locals spend some time here but everytime I am there it is just me and a buddy. I am no expert rating routes by any means but I would say there are several good problems that are V4-V5ish and a alot of awesome overhang stuff that I havent messed with because it hangs out over the water. I have spent alot of mornings here climbing. Its a honey hole. |
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