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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Surrender to the Air

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

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

6% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:12 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 550 cfs, water 63°.

Distance

Elevation gain

726ft

High point

5,797ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Surrender to the Air is a rock climbing crag located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 5,797 feet. The site offers difficult routes suitable for climbers seeking technical challenges. The specific route described is a 50-foot (15-meter) climb that combines trad and sport styles. It begins under a steep roof with red, loose rock before transitioning to hard quartzite. Climbers clip an initial bolt for protection and traverse right toward a horn-like feature. The crux involves placing gear, including up to a #5 Camalot, before making large moves on solid holds. The route finishes by moving left to a bolt and ascending into a left-facing corner to reach a two-bolt anchor on a ledge. The crag features parking for vehicles and allows pets. It is accessible year-round, with climbing activity occurring from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

726 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,797 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,797 ft
2Climbing Route5,071 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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