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Location: CO : Glenwood Springs : Windy Point By: Alan Nelson When: Aug 16, 2007	view comment >>
Comments: Windy Point is labeled on the relevant USGS topo map. Follow the same canyon west of Newcastle that leads to the approach to the Fortress of Solitude and on up into the Flattops Wilderness. Continue up the hill on the dirt road (30-45 minutes) until a switch back in an aspen grove along the rim overlooking East Elk Creek. If you walk over to the rim from this point, the overhanging south face of Windy Point is obvious along the cliff a mile or two to the north. Spirit follows the hang... more >>
Location: CO : Golden : Clear Creek Canyon : Anarchy Wall : Anarchitect (5.12d) By: Alan Nelson When: Jul 20, 2007	view comment >>
Comments: Thirty years ago it became obvious (to me, at least) that anything that could be free-climbed could be on-sight free-soloed. If you gain satisfaction from unnecessary risk, that's your business. Eventually you'll mature or you'll earn a Darwin award. Maturity is more impressive.
Location: CO : Boulder : Eldorado Canyon SP : Redgarden Wall : Redgarden - Tower One : Alice in Bucketland (5.8+ R) By: Alan Nelson When: Jul 5, 2004	view comment >>
Comments: Tony: All fixed pro (including pins) in Eldo requires committee approval and a permit from the State. They took the freedom out of climbing there long ago.