[This side of the impressive Black Canyon of the Gunnison is known for its pleasant, long routes with warmer temperatures. Despite the canyon's steepness and narrowness, these routes have a brighter ambience than some of the neighboring walls across the water. The one disadvantage to climbing on this side is that access is somewhat longer.
All routes here should be considered adventure climbing with challenging rock, rock quality, route finding, runouts, etc.. Assistance, in the event of the unexpected, is difficult to non-existent. Be prepared.
As with most climbing in the area, poison ivy and ticks are hazards during the non-climbing times of your visits here. Some folks have been even known to wear disposable Tivek suits to avoid these diminuitive demons.
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Getting There
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[The Black Canyon of Gunninson is located approximately 250 miles SW of Denver.
North Rim: 11 miles south of Crawford, via CO Hwy 92 and North Rim Road (closed in winter)
From the East, you can drive to Gunnison US 50, go W. To access the upstream end of the canyon, take CO Hwy 92 at the downstream end of the Blue Mesa Reservoir.
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The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for North Rim Routes:
Atlantis seems to be the talk of the town in the Black these days, for good reason. Moderate grade, with well protected cruxes, great belay ledges, long route, not too much scary, loose and runout climbing. That being said it is the black, game on, be prepared for some loose, scary and run out climbing, just not at the hardest grades on the route. Also be prepared for a long day with lots of pitches. The topo is plenty adequate, but I will prov...[more]Browse More Classics in CO
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