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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

First Born

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 8 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

80°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 80°

Trailhead temp

70° est. at 11,673 ft

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WSW

UV index

2.3 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

56ft

High point

11,673ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

First Born is a sport climbing route located on the far left of the main wall in the Ouray, Colorado vicinity. The route is classified as difficult and features a shorter ascent characterized by powerful climbing on pockets and edges. Climbers must navigate two difficult sequences separated by a deep blue-colored pocket, followed by easier climbing on pockets to reach the chains. Protection is provided by bolts. The area offers parking and is pet friendly. While the database lists an elevation of 11,673 feet, the existing description and search results cite an elevation of 5,095 feet for the climbing area; the GPS coordinates 38.01047, -107.67249 correspond to the Ouray vicinity. Access is available year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

56 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,673 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,650 ft
2Climbing Route11,617 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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