White Cliff  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  9,500' Lat, Long:  39.5679, -106.1227 Map Page Views:  9,304. Good page? (1 like)    Administrators:  Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Rob Griz on Aug 25, 2010 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 43° | 23° 50° | 27° 61° | 28° 61° | 30° 66° | 34°

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Description 

White Cliff is a small, southeast-facing crag that receives sun most of the day until about 2-3 hours before sunset. It is mixed in among other slabs along the north side of I-70. It has quality slab/face/roof climbing on a fine mix of gneiss with cool hornblende dikes. There are excellent holds, and depending on the route, few features for gear. The rock continues to exfoliate, mainly little chips but be aware of larger blocks and their stability. Sport and trad routes exist side-by-side. It is great for a quick set of laps after work and close to other areas including Mt. Royal and the Diamond Wall in Officer's Gulch. The White Cliffs have been climbed long before I got here, a story told by the first High Country Crags guidebook and the old Star drive bolts that once dotted the face. The area has seen a resurgence of interest and a handful of exciting new lines worth a lap. Enjoy the modern gear and the fun they afford. A big thanks to Brian Pappas and Elias Martos for their help and support.

Getting There 

From the Frisco #201 exit, drive west for approximately 1 mile on I-70, passing a pair of yellow "Left Curve" road signs. When the shoulder opens up and sloping grass area appears, pull off down along the aspens. You will find a tall cairn and beautiful handmade sign marking the steep approach trail that dips through the trees and heads up to the apron of White Cliff. Follow the trail left to reach the West wall routes, right to reach the East Wall. The approach time is ~5-10 minutes.

L->R: 

West Wall:

A. Bear in the Bedroom, 8+, 1p, 60', bolts.
B. Hard Monkey, 9, 1p, 100', bolts.
C. Parallel Universe, 9, 1p, 100', bolts.
D. Water Groove, 7 R, 1p, 100', gear.
E. Little Di, 7+ PG-13, 1p, 110', gear.
F. Czech Cashing, 11+, 1p, 100', bolts.
G. Funky Gunky, 9, 1p, 100', bolts.
H. Big Dihedral, 7, 1p, 100', gear.
I. Overhangutang, 10, 1p, 75', bolts.
J. The Exfoliator, 11- PG-13, 1p, 100', bolts & gear.

5th class toe/apron

East Wall:

K1. Rufies, 8-, 1p, 105', bolts.
K2. Blitz Girls, 8, 1p, 105', bolts & gear.
L. Zebra, 7+, 1p, 100', bolts.
M. Easy Redhead, 6, 1p, 55', bolts.
N. Dirty Blonde, 8-, 2p, 140', bolts.
O. 6, 1p, 55', TR.
P. 9.

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Czech Cashing 5.11d  CO : 10 Mile Canyon : White Cliff

This route passes a huge, low roof, 40' left of the large overhanging arete/left-facing corner. Work up on slabby rock to a tricky first bolt clip at the lip (in the interest of safety, the key here, solid foot-jam). Crank on small sloper holds with shotty feet to pull the lip and angle up-left on a few 8/9 slab moves to the chain top anchor. One (powerful and technical) move wonder. You can cheat the direct line by climbing left on blocky holds (5.7/8) and working back right to the bolt lin...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO

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BETA PHOTO: White Cliff, 1st topo.	Exploring a bit right of the bolts of the TRs.	Janice enjoying the day at White Cliff.
BETA PHOTO: Handmade sign marking the White Cliff approach tra...