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Where is it dry?

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SpencerP · · Golden, CO · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 0

Hey, I live in the Front Range and am feeling the moisture suffocate my weekend climbing plans. Does anybody have a suggestion for a sport climbing destination I can make this weekend? I don't mind driving for a few hours. Thanks for your input.

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349

All this damned rain SUCKS for sure! (I know we need it. But...)

Good luck!

Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,280

National weather reporting back here in IL says U of Colorado students are being ordered to stay in dorms cuz of the massive flooding in area. Sounds like great kayak whitewater conditions to take advantage of instead of climbing this week!!!

Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,945

Pretty rad... im sure someone is considering Boulder creek!

bouldercolorado.gov/water/b…

Flood stage!!!!

Leo Paik · · Westminster, Colorado · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 22,800

From the KOA news report, they said Boulder Creek was running at 1800 cfs. Whoa! Normally kayakers and tubers play in the water when it runs 100-160 cfs.

Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,945

whoa... 1800 cfs is a lot for that creek!

John mac · · Boulder, CO · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 105

"Sarah Huntley, City of Boulder: Boulder Creek running at 1,800 cubic feet per second, down from a peak of 3,200 cubic feet per second last night. Normal flow for this time of year is 200 cubic feet per second."

Kevin Heckeler · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 1,616

I'm flying into Denver Saturday AM (from NY). As long as the airport is open I'm still coming damn it!

I wish all those affected the best of luck. We have our fair share of flooding here in the East, definitely sucks.

If the locals could report on any road closures / openings that would be useful for us to guage what quick plan changes and new reservations we may need to make prior to arrival.

SpencerP · · Golden, CO · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 0
Kevin Heckeler wrote:I'm flying into Denver Saturday AM (from NY). As long as the airport is open I'm still coming damn it! I wish all those affected the best of luck. We have our fair share of flooding here in the East, definitely sucks. If the locals could report on any road closures / openings that would be useful for us to guage what quick plan changes and new reservations we may need to make prior to arrival.
Don't go to Boulder, or west of Boulder for that matter.
SpencerP · · Golden, CO · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 0

Holy Cow! Don't go to Aurora either.

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349

Alec Sundet,

Fuck dude! You should go SURFING!

CBW Warner · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 30

There is a waterfall coming off of North Table Mountain, pouring over the quarry wall. It is probably 10 feet wide and a 60 foot drop. You can see it from 58. Very cool.

James Faerber · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 30

Hey,

We are in the same boat (pun intended) ...... Up in the Tarryall Valley just west of South Platte and it has been raining on and off everyday since I arrived on Mon. If you find an area or hear of something dry-ish let me know. We were hoping for some Alpine climbing this weekend but not looking so good. Anybody in Buena Vista or Canon City know if it is drier your way than the rest of the state?

Daniel T · · Morrison, CO · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 0
Leo Paik wrote:From the KOA news report, they said Boulder Creek was running at 1800 cfs. Whoa! Normally kayakers and tubers play in the water when it runs 100-160 cfs.
Got a text alert from the University saying Boulder Creek was at 5,000 cfs. Safe to say its probably too dangerous to kayak.
Jon Lachelt · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Feb 2007 · Points: 0
Kevin Heckeler wrote:I'm flying into Denver Saturday AM (from NY). As long as the airport is open I'm still coming damn it! I wish all those affected the best of luck. We have our fair share of flooding here in the East, definitely sucks. If the locals could report on any road closures / openings that would be useful for us to guage what quick plan changes and new reservations we may need to make prior to arrival.
You won't be able to climb this weekend in any of the canyons outside of Boulder or Fort Collins. That would be Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Canyon=Hwy 119, St. Vrain Canyon=Hwy 36, Big Thompson Canyon=Hwy 34, Poudre Canyon=Hwy 14). I think they all are closed do to roads being washed out and/or rockfall, so I can't imagine them being open for traffic anytime soon. Clear Creek Canyon outside of Golden is also closed.

You might be able to access RMNP from the west... driving west on I-70 and going around through Winter Park on Hwy 40.
Step hen · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 90

The gym should be dry.

Jon H · · PC, UT · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 118
Kevin Heckeler wrote:I'm flying into Denver Saturday AM (from NY). As long as the airport is open I'm still coming damn it! I wish all those affected the best of luck. We have our fair share of flooding here in the East, definitely sucks. If the locals could report on any road closures / openings that would be useful for us to guage what quick plan changes and new reservations we may need to make prior to arrival.
Head North into WY. Vedauwoo if you don't want to spend 8 hrs in the car. Otherwise Tetons, Lander, etc. It's probably safe to assume that anything within 2 hrs of Denver is out of commission for a while.
Kevin Heckeler · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 1,616
Jon H wrote: Head North into WY. Vedauwoo if you don't want to spend 8 hrs in the car. Otherwise Tetons, Lander, etc. It's probably safe to assume that anything within 2 hrs of Denver is out of commission for a while.
Thanks everyone for the input. ^^^ My climbing partner thought of this option last night. Vedauwoo was on our itinerary for another trip, but this might force things.

The second half of our trip was to be in/around Boulder, using a friend's place in Boulder as basecamp. That obviously isn't happening, or unlikely to happen at this point. I just hope their residence made it through okay.
Rob Cotter · · Silverthorne, CO · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 240
Jon H wrote: Head North into WY. Vedauwoo if you don't want to spend 8 hrs in the car. Otherwise Tetons, Lander, etc. It's probably safe to assume that anything within 2 hrs of Denver is out of commission for a while.
It's been pouring for days in SE WY I80 is partially closed east of Laramie d/t flood road damage. I'm sure some of the bars are open in CO, enjoy...
Pete Krzanowsky · · Evergreen, CO · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 670

Just an FYI. For people trying to head west, I-70 at Floyd Hill/Beaverbrook (exit 247) is closed due to rock fall. The news says westbound 70 could be closed into the afternoon.

doligo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 264

Head North - Ten Sleep, Devil's Tower, Black Hills. The monsoonal moisture comes from the Gulf, so the father north you go, the better are your chances to escape the moisture. Limestone dries fast and stays dry generally.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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