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Boulder Canyon (Castle Rock)

Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c, from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
InformationMany additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.
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Aspect(s) : NW-SW-SE     Altitude : 2350 m
Approach between 1 and 2 min on flat ground.    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag uneven for young kids.

Informations :

Between 50 and 100 routes, from 5.4 to 5.14a , spread over many crags   Bolting : traditionnal climbing
Max Height : 100 m.
Rock : granite.    Characteristic(s) : slab Dalle, vertical Vertical, steep wall Dévers, dihedral Dièdre.    Type(s) of holds : crimps, cracks, slopers.
Legendary route(s) : 
Midnight express V14 (8b+ bloc) (F.A. Tyler Landman novembre 2007)
  • Athlete's Feat 5.11a 1st 5.11a (6c) in the world by Royal Robbins on 1964. 2nd 5.11a (6c) in the world sent by Pat Ament on 1964.
  • Final Exam 5.11a 3rd 5.11a (6c) in the world by Royal Robbins on 1964. 4th 5.11a (6c) in the world sent by Pat Ament on 1964.
  • Things done Changed V12 sent by Alex Puccio on 10 dec 2014. Others outstandings sends : Isabelle Faus (2015).
  • Free Range V13 sent by Alex Puccio on 21 oct 2015. Others outstandings sends : Isabelle Faus (2017).
  • The Game V15 first ascent by Daniel Woods on 10 feb 2010. Firsts repeats : Carlo Traversi (2011), Jon Cardwell (2013), James Webb (2016), Ryuichi Murai (2019), Matt Fultz (2020), Zach Galla (2020), Drew Ruana (2021), Ben Burkhalter (2022).
  • The Player V15 first ascent by Drew Ruana on 7 oct 2022
    • Further information(s) : Only 3 bolted routes.

    Locations :

    Area : United States, Colorado, Boulder County, Denver, Boulder.
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