Glenwood Canyon Ice Climbing
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Elevation: | 7,569 ft | 2,307 m |
GPS: |
39.63177, -107.04823 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Page Views: | 19,872 total · 79/month | |
Shared By: | Julian Smith on Apr 3, 2004 | |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: 2020 and on access issues
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Per Michael Schneiter: it's worth noting that access to climbs in Glenwood Canyon is difficult to impossible currently. Following this summer's Grizzly Creek fire the exits and rest areas for Grizzly Creek, Shoshone and Hanging Lake have been and remain closed. The bike path is also closed. That leaves climbers with no great option for parking and climbing Hidden Falls, Glenwood Falls and the others. There may be some workarounds, but they aren't easy.
Description
Glenwood Canyon is an excellent place to ice climb. The routes, though few in number, make up for it by offering some of the best ice routes in Colorado. The ice-climbing season usually lasts all winter. However, the crux can be the approach, as a few of the climbs involve crossing the Colorado River. Be sure to catch dinner and a soak in the hot springs in Glenwood Springs after a day out on the ice. It is well worth the extra hour or two spent in town before heading back home. As you are cruising through Glenwood Canyon, be sure to check out Glenwood Falls. It is in you face, on the Northern side of the highway, at exit 125. You can just catch a glimpse of Hidden Falls as you pass exit 123. It is located high up on the hillside, on the south side of the highway. Hidden Falls is undoubtedly the area classic. Enjoy.
Classic Climbing Routes at Glenwood Canyon Ice
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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