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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Hazy Shade of Winter

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, 7 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

80°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 80°

Trailhead temp

72° est. at 11,004 ft

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WSW

UV index

2.8 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

170ft

High point

11,076ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Hazy Shade of Winter is a multi-pitch sport climbing route located on the Rotary Rink Wall in Ouray, Colorado. The route consists of four pitches with a total difficulty rating of 5.12c. The first pitch is rated 12a, while the subsequent pitches range from 12b to 12c. The anchors for the first pitch are shared with the route Industrial Measures. The area is accessible year-round and offers parking. Pets are permitted. The location is situated near Ouray, which is on the Western Slope of Colorado. Climbers should expect a duration of approximately 7 hours for the ascent.

Trail profile

Gain

170 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,076 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,938 ft
2Pitch 110,955 ft
3Pitch 210,955 ft
4Pitch 310,938 ft
5Pitch 410,906 ft
6Route Top Out11,076 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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