Hey guys,

In case you didn't already know, The guide book for all the climbing areas in the Gunnison Valley came out recently. Go to Rock and Roll Sports and pick it up. There is some great stuff out here that I didn't know existed.

Just picked up my copy, the last one at Neptunes, grubby finger prints of browsers no extra charge. Kudos to Leo!
Who knew it was going to be such a huge undertaking. I was amazed by how many routes are presented. It looks like a real fine book.

Thanx again Leo.

Best picture ever of Krudog in his "about the author section". Obviously taken before he could have some of the hair of the dog...

Did I see some of your cartoons Phil?

Can anyone provide a table of contents for this book? Internet searches didn't turn up much. Traveling through the area in the Spring, and looking to do some climbing.

What do you mean by a "Table of Contents"? Are you looking for a list of all the areas?

Willa:

Affirmative. Or even just an overview map would be stellar. Thanks.

Pretty much all of the areas around Gunnison are on Mountain Project (the ones you'll want to go to at least. The guidebook is a better resource for the routes, though there is some stuff on MP that isn't in the book. Between the two you should find your way around pretty easily. The areas you will likely want to hit are Taylor Canyon, Spring Creek, and Hartman Rocks.

Taylor is mostly 1-3pitch trad, some sport, and some spread out bouldering (the bouldering stuff is not in the guide, but most of it is on MP). If you are looking for trad, the First and second buttresses are the epitome of convinience. Zero approach. Some of the most classic routes are: Left Hand 5.8, Air Conditioner 5.9, Oh Mamma Mamma 5.10b, and Whiskey Crack 5.10d. The best sport at Taylor is at the Tilt Wall which is a bit of a hike and the easiest route is 5.11c.

Spring Creek is 5min. away from Taylor, but I think the rock is way better. Spring Creek stays cooler though and you may find that there is more snow left there in the spring. We have had a terrible snow year though so you might be in luck. My favorite crag at Spring Creek is the Tower of Babel/British Invasion Wall. The British Invasion gets more sun though. Sport routes are littered throughout the canyon, but the best spot is the Hot LZ. You have to ascent a fixed line to get up to the LZ and the routes are mostly .12's, but the rock and position are superb.

Hartman Rocks is just outside of town. The rock is really rough and the vast majority of the routes are very short and slab. If you love slab climbing you'll be in heaven. In my opinion Hartmans is a much better bouldering resource than anything. I can count the number of times I've roped up at Hartmans in the past 2 years on one hand. If you do rope up, make sure to do: Watching in Silence 5.9, Crystal Ship 5.12-, Keating Beating 5.10, Neutral Zone 5.9, and the South Face 5.10c on Cock Rock (on MP as Little Finger).



Your best bet is to pick up a guide book. Rock and Roll Sports (on Rt50 west of Main) has them in stock.

-Will

Will,

Thanks for the info. This may be my incentive to finally buy the Mountain Project app!