Skip to main content

Elk Fire · Evacuation orders in effect. If your zone is set to Evacuate, leave now.

Details

Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Frosted Aliens

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

Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

80° est. at 10,257 ft

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

3.5 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

26ft

High point

10,295ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Frosted Aliens is a bouldering area located near Telluride, Colorado. The site features routes on boulder formations with a maximum height of 15 feet (5 meters). The climbing difficulty is classified as moderate. Access is available year-round, with parking provided at the site. The location permits pets. Climbers can expect to spend approximately four hours completing a route. The area is situated in the San Juan Mountains, an region known for diverse climbing options including sport climbs and multi-pitch routes. Local guide services operate in the Telluride and Ouray area, offering instruction for various skill levels. The site is accessible via standard approaches, though some local climbs are near avalanche paths.

Trail profile

Gain

26 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,295 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,269 ft
2Climbing Route10,295 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

What people say

Reviews

No reviews yet

Been here? Help the next person out.

Within 30 miles

Nearby spots