Explore the Western Slope
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Complete Guide to Glenwood Springs, Colorado: The Hot Springs Capital of Colorado
Explore Glenwood Springs, Colorado - the Hot Springs Capital of Colorado. Discover natural hot springs, outdoor adventures, and historic charm in the Roaring Fork Valley.
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Complete Guide to Crested Butte, Colorado: The Wildflower Capital of Colorado
Discover Crested Butte, Colorado - the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. Explore world-class skiing, hiking, and stunning alpine scenery in the Elk Mountains.
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Complete Guide to Fruita, Colorado: Mountain Biking Capital of Colorado
Explore Fruita, Colorado - the Mountain Biking Capital of Colorado. Discover world-class trails, outdoor adventures, and authentic Western Colorado charm.
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Ouray, CO
'Rithmatic
'Rithmatic is a WI3-4 rock climbing located in CO Ice & Mixed > Ouray (Ice/Mixed) > Uncompahgre Gor > School Room. First ascent by unknown. This is the ice climb left of School Room Pillar. There is a rocky, left-facing dihedral between School Room Pillar and 'Rithmatic. Protection: This is the furthest right of the 'R' routes. Climb up the sheet of ice. The top was cauliflower-ed from ice making when we climbed it.
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Ouray, CO
"Jay's Route" AKA No Problemo
"Jay's Route" AKA No Problemo is a 5.10+ YDS sport, 70 ft (21 m) located in Ouray vicinity > Overlook Cliff. First ascent by unknown. This is a good warmup on the left edge of the Guides' Wall. Climb a steep, gray face to a fun crack finish. This route may feel runout for someone leading at their limit. Protection: This is left of "99 Problems."
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Grand Junction, CO
100' Hands
100' Hands is a 5.10b YDS trad, 100 ft (30 m) located in Grand Junction > Colorado Nation > Tiara Rado. First ascent by unknown. This is a great varied hand crack. It starts off in a corner then goes to Karate chopping hands until the end where it flares and gets big to the chains. Protection: This is to the left of Singles and Flapper.
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Durango, CO
14 Day Limit
14 Day Limit is a 5.9 YDS sport, 50 ft (15 m) located in Durango > Vallecito Crags > Lakeview. First ascent by Andy Fuller, Eric Dixon. This is a good route with a short, height-dependent crux at bolt 3, then it has fun, moderate climbing with good holds to the top. Protection: It is the next route left of Pest Control.
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Durango, CO
5th Wheel
5th Wheel is a 5.9+ YDS sport, 40 ft (12 m) located in Durango > RV Wall. First ascent by Ian Altman, Kyle Allinger, 2016. Climb a short, overhanging wall passing 4 bolts. This is more pumpy than technical. Protection: It is on the climber's far left side of the cliff.
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Rifle, CO
80 Feet of Meat
80 Feet of Meat is a 5.11b YDS sport located in Rifle > Rifle Mtn Park > Meat Wall. First ascent by Lori Mason, Eric Johnson. As Rifle's favorite warm-up, this elegant line now sports footholds the color of tarmac, only with much less traction. Nevertheless, it is an engaging, sustained line on a perfect vertical wall, tackling 80 feet of some of the most fun limestone climbing in Colorado. There is often a line for this route in the mornings, but if you're willing to come a bit later and climb it in the sun or toward evening you shouldn't have much trouble getting on. 80 Feet of Meat is the first route to your right at the top of the steps and climbs off the left side of a ledge onto the brown face above. Save some guns for the pumpy/funky moves in the exit groove -- it's harder than it looks. It is a 25 meter pitch. Protection: 12-14 quickdraws.
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