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Estes Park Mountain Shop


Estes Park Mountain Shop

Submitted By: Leo Paik on Mar 25, 2006
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
Elevation: 7,550 feet

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General – This gym/wall is on the smaller side but is quite fun. It is located in an excellent, climbing-oriented shop with friendly staff & good routes that pack a punch in short distances.
Phone number – 970.586.6548
Location – 2050 Big Thompson Ave. US 34 E of town, near dam of Lake Estes
Parking - abundant
Hours – 8a-9p generally
Height of Wall – 22-25 ft ish
Size of Wall - approximately 4000 sq ft.
Range of difficulty – 5.0 to 5.13
Number of routes – probably 30-40
Type of Wall – custom
Leading - yes
Bouldering – yes, a strength
Other training options – dangling Metolius grips like rock rings, systems boards, Bachar ladder
Other bonuses – climbing guidebooks & full service shop for gear, good bargains for the frugal
Age limitations – none, belayers must be 13y & trained
Requirements to certify to belay – belay test, $5 belay lesson if needed
Rental equipment –yes, shoes, harness, belay device, chalk bags, $5/d, $20/mo
Daily rate – $8/d (as of 7/08), $5 bouldering pass/d, also 3 climbs for $10 for true novices
Hidden costs – none
Hidden savings – NA
Punch cards – NA
Memberships – $?/mo current special, child $?/mo <13, 3mo $?, 6m $?, 1y $? - Call for rates!
Classes – NA, outdoor guiding available
Competitions – Yes, strong climbing club that enters Colorado competitions and wins! Host ABS comps, national & local.
Experienced climbers running wall? - yes
Other – can be feel small, but it can be great when you can’t pull on real rock. You'll be pumped. Also, can accommodate birthday parties, special groups. Little kid's wall – 12 ft