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Mt. Alice Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mt. Alice

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	Bodenhamer Lester Torrisi "BLT" T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Central Ramp T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Chimney Sweep T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Hourglass Ridge T 3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
	Left of Left T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Left Side T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Mad Hatter, The T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Northeast Ridge T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b A1- PG13
	Sheryl's Peryl T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R

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Elevation:	13,310 ft	4,057 m
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Access Issue: Closures Details

Seasonal closures Feb. 15-July 31. Per the Denver Post:, the Cathedral Wall and all areas above the Loch Vale-Sky Pond Trail are closed to off-trail travel! Per this RMNP website, "Initial closures now occur in Feb. 15 and April, when raptors return to the region and scout for nesting sites. Areas containing general habitat preferred by raptors are closed during this time. Once raptors have selected nesting spots, the initial closures are lifted or adjusted. The specific areas which raptors choose for nesting sites are closed."

For additional information about raptor closures, please visit the Rocky Mountain National Parks area closures website.

General NPS climbing regulations for RMNP posted here.

Description

Mt. Alice is a relatively remote 13,000 foot peak located deep in Wild Basin of RMNP. The climbs are located on its steep, impressive, and intimidating east face, and consists of mostly older aid lines with the exception of Central Ramp (5.8) which is probably the most popular route. Like all alpine climbs, these routes should not be taken lightly. This is especially true for Mt. Alice due to its remote location (8 miles back). Don't expect to see crowds. It's likely you'll be the only party there. Since these routes don't see a lot of traffic, you should expect dirt, loose rock, and lots of plant life. A true backcountry/alpine experience.

The climbs start part-way up the face. They are accessed by hiking up the snow chute on the left (a little steep) or by cutting up and across from the right on a 3rd-4th class ramp which is a spicy in a couple spots (we roped up for part of it).

After tagging the summit, walk off to the south and drop down the gully between Mt. Alice and Pilot Mt. to return to the base or continue south to Boulder-Grand Pass and hike down to Thunder Lake and enjoy all the alpine flowers.

Getting There

Head up to RMNP and Estes Park. Take CO Hwy 7 south out of Estes, through Meeker Park, to the Wild Basin entrance of RMNP. After entering the gates, drive about 2 [miles] down the dirt road to the trailhead for Thunder Lake. Hike the Thunder Lake trail for about 5 miles to the Lion Lakes turnoff. Hike up to Lion Lake and head up to the alpine meadow and boulderfield to the west. The objective will be obvious by this point - head to the base and pick the least scary approach to the start of the climbs.