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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Pura Vida

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, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

67°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 67°

Trailhead temp

61° est. at 10,377 ft

Storm chance

5% tonight

Wind

5 mph NE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

13ft

High point

10,449ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Pura Vida is a rock climbing destination located in Telluride, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 10,377 feet. Routes at this location are classified as difficult, requiring a specific level of expertise and physical conditioning. Parking is available at the base of the climb. The area is pet-friendly, allowing climbers to bring dogs. Access is possible year-round, from January through December, though winter conditions may impact the climbability of certain routes. The outing typically lasts around four hours.

Trail profile

Gain

13 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,449 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,436 ft
2Climbing Route10,449 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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