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Elevation: 7,307 ft 2,227 m
GPS: 40.00466, -105.39304
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Shared By: Leo Paik on Mar 29, 2006
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
Warning Access Issue: Seasonal Closures 2025 - Bitty Buttress, Blob, &, Security Risk reopened. Eagle Rock remains closed. DetailsDrop down
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Description Suggest change

This is an organizational entry to help facilitate those less familiar with the maze of crags in Boulder Canyon. This heading includes Upper Security Risk & Lower Security Risk and Higher Security Risk.

There is a pleasant mix of 1-2 pitch routes in the moderate to advanced level of difficulty with a mix of traditional and bolt protected climbs.

Some of the popular routes here include: Pup, 9; Security Risk, 9 or 10; Get Smart, 10+; Crash Test Blondes, 11; Hot Flyer, 12-; Plan B, 12; The Juice, 12+; The Agony and Ecstasy, 13d.

These are south-facing crags high on the north side of the canyon. These can be breezy but can be quite warm in still conditions. This is a popular winter climbing area There have been wildlife nesting closures applicable to this area. Check first!

Getting There Suggest change

Park about 6.7 miles past Elephant Buttresses as for Happy Hour Crag. Hike up to the R of Happy Hour Crag for an aerobic workout that will last from 15-30 minutes depending on your level of fitness.

37 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Security Risk Massif

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 108
Pup
Sport, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 32
Prism
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 60
Security Risk
Trad 2 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 54
Get Smart
Trad
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 48
Cold Shot
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 111
Crash Test Blondes
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 104
Hot Flyer
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 50
Just A Little Insecure
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 158
Plan B
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 8
Enemy of the People
Trad
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 27
Hot Wire
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 21
The Juice
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 5
Ecstasy of the People
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 4
Central Insecurity
Sport
5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a
 4
The Agony and Ecstasy
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Pup Upper Security Risk
 108
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport, TR
Prism Lower Security Risk
 32
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Security Risk Lower Security Risk
 60
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
Get Smart Upper Security Risk
 54
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
Cold Shot Higher Security Risk
 48
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Crash Test Blondes Upper Security Risk
 111
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Hot Flyer Upper Security Risk
 104
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Just A Little Insecure Upper Security Risk
 50
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Plan B Upper Security Risk
 158
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Enemy of the People Lower Security Risk
 8
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Trad
Hot Wire Upper Security Risk
 27
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
The Juice Upper Security Risk
 21
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Ecstasy of the People Lower Security Risk
 5
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Central Insecurity Lower Security Risk
 4
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
The Agony and Ecstasy Lower Security Risk
 4
5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a Sport
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