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The Slot Overhang.

Description 

The Dark Side is a large area of boulders on a North-facing slope on Flagstaff Mountain. This spot is located between the Cloud Shadow complex and Nook's Rock. There are a ton of boulders here with awesome climbs on them, and they range from about V0 to V10. The area is well-shaded by trees, which might factor in to the naming, and has a short approach, like almost all the boulders on Flagstaff. The rock can be a bit chossy in spots but is pretty good overall.

Getting There 

The best way to approach these boulders is by parking at the Capstan and walking past the Cloud Shadow Wall, north and down into the boulders. Once you find one of the boulders, the others are not far away.

The Classics

Featured Route For The Dark Side

Slot Overhang V3-4  CO : Boulder : ... : The Dark Side

Start tucked in a little slot with a sds and work up and out the overhang using a few small holds. Then work over the lip with some slopers to a couple decent holds and top out without using the boulder behind you. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO