Joyland Boulders Climbing

The Joyland Boulders are a small cluster of quality sandstone blocs and craggy outcroppings tucked into a shaded aspen grove along Hillside Drive. Found and developed beginning in the fall of 2022 by Tyson Atwell and friends, the area has gradually evolved into a worthwhile stop along the Hillside circuit offering a relaxed setting, short approach, and a concentration of fun movement on mostly flat landings. While many of the climbs still fall in the moderate range, harder and more aesthetic lines continue to emerge.

Recent Development:

Thanks to the more recent efforts of Christian Prellwitz, Pete Temmen, and others, Joyland now offers a solid mix of beginner-friendly warm-ups, technical slabs, aretes, and a few bold, powerful lines spread across several distinct boulders. Standout problems throughout the zone include classics such as Joyland (V0), Corner Pocket (V2), Slightly Floating (V4), Arc (V5), Fully Floating (V6/7), and the more difficult Pimps of Joyland (V9).

More information on these problems — and hundreds of others — can be found in Christian Prellwitz’s Spring 2026 update to his definitive Telluride Bouldering guidebook. Check out the @TellurideBouldering Instagram page for details, or contact him through telluridebouldering@gmail.com to request a copy.

Future Development:

Potential still exists to open a low start into Arc (V5) along with additional creative and highball lines on and around the multi-tiered outcroppings. Much of that terrain remains lightly explored and somewhat brushy, but with continued cleaning and traffic, additional quality problems will likely continue to emerge over time.

Have fun exploring! — and don’t forget your pads, scrub brushes, and a little respect for the pristine alpine environment.