Eldo Status Update
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For those stuck indoors: a hopefully brief, informative summary of progress in Eldorado post-flood. Climbing areas:As of today, almost all climbing access is normal - there are a few exceptions:Shirt Tail Peak is currently closed to protect a golden eagle nest. Access to Supremacy is a little different - park in the Rincon lot and walk across the bridge. At some point this summer, the area will close for a week or two to rebuild the road. (I did just enough road repair there to get the honeywagon in to hoover the pit toilets) The West Ridge should be approached with caution if using the Streamside trail. The creek just seems fast this year. In the fall, access to the Bastille will probably be restricted. More in the "roads" section below. Roads:The big repair at the Bastille is going to take place this Fall. In the most likely scenario:
We'll be negotiating with the contractor to try and have improved road/Bastille access on weekends - but there's a good chance they'll want to work seven day weeks to get the job finished. Be wary of any climbing gym rumors about Eldo. We've done everything possible to maximize climbing access during repairs and will continue to do so. The Picnic Area:Closed. It'll probably re-open in August.Trails:Shameless plug: If you'd like to help with trails, this is your year. There's a lot to do. eldo.eventbrite.comA bunch of gnarly volunteers got a lot of the big repairs done. Some of the most notable: Over the winter/spring, I'd bet we moved 50+ tons of material to rebuild the Streamside Trail from the bridge to the coffer dam. Yeesh. During. After. The Eldorado Canyon Trail - we moved a LOT of material to repair the 100 yard, 2-foot deep rut that was left after the flood. Ben, rock. Almost done. Final product. The Front Range Climbing StewardsOver the last few years, some folks have been busting butt to build a professional trail team for front range climbing access. This year, the team started working in Eldo.So far, JB, Matt, and Ben have done some amazing work at the Roof Routes: Much improved Roof Routes trail/staging areas. Currently, the team is working on the big blowout just before the West Ridge: JB and Ben slingin' rocks. In case you're curious, we use shackles (not steel carabiners) for rigging. The Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is still closed. The trail contractor should start work in the next month or so. They'll build a pedestrian bridge across the big blowout. All in all, thanks to everybodywho's helped out, and thanks to the Eldo climbing population for your understanding while we get everything back in order.Mike McHugh Park Resource Technician Eldorado Canyon State Park |
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Thanks, Mike. And thanks to the Front Range Climbing Stewards for the nice stone work! |
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A super hooray for JB, Ben, and Matt!!!(of course, Mike too)! |
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Thanks for all the hard work! |
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Bump for the good work folks
I have not been in Eldo for awhile. (sigh..) |
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Yeah, Cor, what's up? |
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Wow, the trails/stairs are looking good. Thanks to the trail crew for all of the heavy lifting! |
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I traveled through Boulder on my road trip a month ago and spent a bunch of great days at Eldo. Every time I went, I saw Matt, JB, and Ben hard at work at their latest project. I was as impressed by their professionalism and great attitude as by the fantastic improvements they were making to the trail - you guys are super lucky to have such a great crew hard at work on your crag! |
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Supremacy and environs will be closed from May 27th until June 17th. Heavy construction will be taking place on the road immediately adjacent to the "Pyramid". |
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Mike.. That's awesome ClimbTech is helping you(all of us) out!! |
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Some minor updates. At this point, there are three big projects pending, and they're (mostly) in the hands of project managers and contractors. Big thanks to Eldorado Springs' Ian - he volunteered for a very long day of building and really got the project started the right way. If you're interested in some of the details, read this post or this pdf . |
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Huzzah to park staff not wanting to wait any longer! The park is in good hands. |
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Great stuff, Mike. |
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Eldo is an amazing place and it as much because of the people, as the rocks. |
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Steve Williams wrote:Great stuff, Mike. Did you finish your rock wall?Had to ditch the wall for a while to build RG stairs. Finally get to get back at it this week... Wall. |
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Nice work, Mike! |
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AMAZING work! Well Done! |
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I walked by that wall a few days ago, amazing work, really beautiful Mike. |
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Your work and the work you help coordinate is stellar. Thank you all for helping fix Eldo. |
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Awsome work on the new trail between darkness till dawn and disappearing act. Wow, it's hard to imagine moving those rocks. Beautiful job fitting them together. Thank you for sacrificing some of your lower back for current and future climbers. |
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Some kinda interesting developments: |