The Etive Slabs are a relatively low angle expanse of rock that provides several easy and moderate friction routes and one very interesting crack climb. This is a good area for beginners new to friction climbing. The bolts are old, but top roping possibilities are common.
Getting There
About a mile west of Pine there is a dirt pullout on the north side of the road. Hubbel's old guide says 5.6 miles on CO 126 from Pine Junction. There is an old dirt two-track that heads up the hill. The rocks are on vacant land, but please be considerate of the locals.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Etive Slabs:
While it has been YEARS... I have been chased off these slabs by folks insisting I was trespassing. The signs by the road haven't changed. Are these on private property? Is there a way to approach without trespassing?
I have similar questions. While the house to the north over the ridge is for sale and vacant I'm curious who owns the slabs. The log cabin below the southern end of the slab seems like the likely owner. It is possible to approach from the vacant property and not pass any NO TRESPASSING signage, but pleading ignorance based on this would be pretty lame. Pretty neat looking stuff though, anyone else have some thoughts? Mark, er...Buff?
According to the Jefferson County assessor's web site, there are 4 plots around and including the slabs. The slabs themselves appear to be on private land but listed as Vacant on the website. The plot to the SE has the house, the plot between the slabs and the road is vacant, as is the one to the NW. The plot to the NW may be the best option, but I have not been there recently to see about signs, etc.
I think the paintball club owns the land the Ding Domes are on, but not the Etive slabs. Of course anything could have changed in recent years.
By John McNamee Administrator From: Littleton, CO Jun 15, 2009
I've added a access note about this area possibly being on private land. Hopefully it can get sorted out like the rest of Pine at some stage.
Personally I do not think we should be posting any areas that are on private property without knowing if access is allowed by the homeowners. While it is educational from a historical perspective, it is not worth the potential negative impacts.
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