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Narrows, Redstone, McClure Pass

Submitted By: Leo Paik on Nov 30, 1999
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
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Description 

Originally, this area was submitted so as to help non-locals figure out where to go & where not to go. No offense was intended to locals who wish to protect their local stashes of ice, but life is short and people who earn their info like to share, because sometimes "earning info" has annoyed local property owners. However, this area is well-known, published for decades, video-taped for years, published in guidebooks, and often wide-spread knowledge helps to reduce conflicts due to access issues.

From a simpleton's perspective, I just lumped all 3 areas under one category due to the nature of the original climbingboulder.com format.

These 3 areas seem to be close from a non-local's perspective. If this is awkward, it can easily be changed.

This area is fickle due to low-altitude, Colorado sunshine, and access issues. Please respect "No Trespassing" signs!. When in doubt, ask a local. Nonetheless, it is just another ice venue with gorgeous surroundings for the ice/mixed climber in our wonderful state of Colorado.

The beautiful Redstone Slabs are beautiful and would be a nice plum if you are lucky enough to catch them in the right conditions.

Apparently, there is ice in Coal Creek, although routes there have yet to be added to this database.


Access 

Please carefully determine the climb's access issues before you venture out here. Thanks!


Other Information 

Western Colorado Climbing website may provide additional information.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Narrows, Redstone, McClure Pass:
Hays Creek Falls   WI2     Trad, Ice   
Redstone Slabs   WI5     Ice, 3 pitches, 400 feet, Grade III   
Marble Falls   WI4     Trad, Ice, 1 pitch   
Redstone Pillar   WI4     Trad, Ice   
Avocado Gully   WI3 M2     Trad, Mixed, Ice, 3 pitches, 400 feet   
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Featured Route For Narrows, Redstone, McClure Pass
Chris Sheridan attempting to deal with funky ice fins on the first pitch of the Redstone slabs. Photo taken 3/3/07.

Redstone Slabs WI5  CO : CO Ice & Mixed : ... : Narrows, Redstone, McClure ...
Don't let the name fool you. This Redstone classic has three great pitches of varying terrain. The first pitch (crux) climbs a vertical pillar with awkward grooves and ice fins for about 50ft to easier terrain. If for some reason you're not feeling up for the first pitch, it can be skipped using a rising ramp leading in from the left. The second pitch follows thin ice at a more moderate angle up a gully which leads to the right to a sheltered...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO


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By BJ Sbarra
From: Carbondale, CO
Oct 17, 2006

As mentioned in the intro, there are some access issues with climbing in this area. Much of the land, especially in the valley, is privately owned, which means you are trespassing to get to some of the climbs. In some places, climbers have been allowed for years, sometimes where others are not allowed to go. Please respect all posted signs, and if you have questions, find a local. The new Colorado Ice guidebook has just as many errors about this area just like the last edition, and this could easily put a non-local in the wrong spot. There are also those here that think only locals should be allowed to enjoy the ice. I disagree, as long as visitors treat the area with respect. More information about climbs and access can be found at the Western Colorado Climbing website.