The Goose

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BETA PHOTO: From The Slab 4/11/02.

Description 

This interesting rock is kinda hard to find and has a moderately long approach (by Boulder standards). The routes on it are great and it is worth a visit on a nice Saturday--you won't have to worry about crowds here.

The east face routes are a bit challenging to decipher.

There are seasonal closures, so check with Boulder Mountain Parks.

Getting There 

From the Fern Canyon Trail, hike up the canyon until you see a clearing to the East. Hike now until you see a wood sign with red paint that says, "Fern Canyon." The trail starts about 50m further up the trail and is marked with a cairn. Follow the talus up to the Goose.

The Classics

Featured Route For The Goose

Raging Bull (aka Cub) 5.11a/b  CO : Flatirons : ... : The Goose

This is a steep sport climb that combines pumpy jug moves in the first half, a very thin, technical crux in the middle, and more pumpy and inobvious moves to finish. Some of the holds in the first half appear suspect, but I've done the route three times now and I don't remember ever breaking anything. Despite a bit of loose rock and a less-than-perfect bolt placement at the crux (near your feet for the hardest moves), this is a wonderful Flatiron...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO

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