Old Aid Wall aka Upper Echelon Wall Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 6,128 ft |
GPS: |
40.69239, -105.3755 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 44,462 total · 247/month |
Shared By: | morkel on Jun 25, 2009 |
Admins: | James Schroeder, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Active Golden Eagle nest!
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The NCCC in conjunction with the Arapahoe National Forest and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have enacted a Voluntary Closure of the Triple Tier Climbing Area's due to an active Golden Eagle Nest until July 31st. This effects Chimney Sweep Wall, Middle Class Wall, Upper Echelon and the Sail. The area will be re-evaluated this coming winter season to determine whether it will be an annual closure starting in 2024.
Access Issue: 2024 Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
From the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Forest Service:
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Access Issue: Active Golden Eagle nest!
Details
Per Waverly Davis: there's an active golden eagle nest at Middle Tier as of April 30, 2023. The parent was flying in and out of the nest, and we heard chick noises. It would be polite to avoid the entire Triple Tier area until the chicks fledge. Golden eagles are more sensitive to disturbances than bald eagles, and I think they deserve a wide berth until the nest fledges. I reported it to CPW, but in the meantime, please avoid this area!
Description
This wall faces mostly North; it is on the South side of highway.
Per Waverly Davis: as of April 30, 2023, there is an active golden eagle nest here. Please do not climb here until the babies fledge!
Getting There
Park at the second pullout below the tunnel. Walk about 20 yards down from the pullout; pick your way up through a talus and follow the faint path up to the top of the gully, and to the base of the obvious, streaked, overhanging wall.
L->R:
A1. Tamed Donkeys, 11+, 1p, 70', bolts.
A2. Moose Knuckles, 12, 1p, 65', gear.
B. O.D.K., 12-, 1p, 85, bolts.
C. Pinklebear, 12, 10', 85', bolts.
D1. Dream of Poudre, 12+, 1p, 90', bolts.
D2. Dark Pony, 13, 1p, bolts.
E. Folsom Flute, 13, 1p, bolts.
F. Tailspin, 12, 1p, 70', bolts.
G. Shoulda Coulda, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
H. Girl Problems, 9, 1p, bolts.
?. Warm-up Arete, 1p.
A2. Moose Knuckles, 12, 1p, 65', gear.
B. O.D.K., 12-, 1p, 85, bolts.
C. Pinklebear, 12, 10', 85', bolts.
D1. Dream of Poudre, 12+, 1p, 90', bolts.
D2. Dark Pony, 13, 1p, bolts.
E. Folsom Flute, 13, 1p, bolts.
F. Tailspin, 12, 1p, 70', bolts.
G. Shoulda Coulda, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
H. Girl Problems, 9, 1p, bolts.
?. Warm-up Arete, 1p.
Classic Climbing Routes at Old Aid Wall aka Upper Echelon Wall
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