Le Cote Sombre

About

Le Cote Sombre is a boulder problem located on the north side of the Battleship Boulder in Crested Butte, Colorado. The climb is approximately 15 feet high and classified as moderate. It serves as a direct start to the All Hands on Deck traverse. Climbers begin by finding a round right-hand dish with a thumbcatch and a left-hand crimp at head height, then dyno for the lip. The route finishes by matching hands and completing the traverse to the nose and mantle. Access is open but restricted by private property to the south; climbers should enter from the north. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. The elevation is 8,793 feet. The typical duration for this specific boulder problem is around 4 hours, though this likely refers to the broader area or session rather than the single 15-foot move. Protection consists of pads and spotters.