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Like the Flatirons, but Without the BS

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Jerry Cagle · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Nov 2003 · Points: 2,179

Anybody know of a climbing area that is similar to the Flatirons, but that doesn't include the hassles of Boulder, i.e. no decent camping and outrageously priced accommodations? Oh, and lines like those in the Wal-Mart checkout lane?

Ezra Ellis · · Hotlanta · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 0

Cochise stronghold   

Teton Climber · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 1

Iberian Peninsula.The Pyrenees mountains are situated along the northeast edge. Not far from Boulder.

No.

wendy weiss · · boulder, co · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 10
Jerry Caglewrote:

Anybody know of a climbing area that is similar to the Flatirons, but that doesn't include the hassles of Boulder, i.e. no decent camping and outrageously priced accommodations? Oh, and lines like those in the Wal-Mart checkout lane?

Boulder doesn't have a Walmart. You must be thinking of Whole Foods.

Dakota from North Dakota · · Golden, CO · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 2,543
Not Hobo Greg wrote:

San Rafael Swell eastern reef area, way more run out though.

Seconded. 

Marc H · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 265

It’s a touch steeper, but I’ve heard Baffin Island has some rocks. 

Long Ranger · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 669
Jerry Caglewrote:

Oh, and lines like those in the Wal-Mart checkout lane?

There are several hundred routes on the Flatirons that aren’t the standard routes up the First, Second, or Third - try those first. Can’t help you with the other problems tho. 

Rob Dillon · · Tamarisk Clearing · Joined Mar 2002 · Points: 726

Tafraoute

Rush Dunaway · · Thornton, CO · Joined Apr 2017 · Points: 0

Just go further south a mile or two 

Jerry Cagle · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Nov 2003 · Points: 2,179

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! I should have been more specific in my initial query. I was looking for suggestions that are in the U.S of A.. The "BS" in the title I was referring to, I assumed everyone would know what I was talking about, i.e. little to no camping nearby, expensive hotels/motels. And regarding the climbing in the Flatties: Lots and lots of easily accessible 3rd, 4th, and low 5th class climbing that can be free soloed. I would move to Boulder, but with a median home price of $900,000+ it isn't in the budget.

Adam bloc · · San Golderino, Calirado · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 3,430

It’s like 20 minutes from parts of Denver, Golden and heaps of convenient FS camping nearby. Sorry there’s a city in the way of your vacation scrambling?

Lots of easy low angle patina climbing in Vegas. I recall loving the adventure scrambling and easy climbing in Joshua tree are pretty fun and good this time of year.

SICgrips · · Charlottesville · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 161

Not very close to Boulder, but if you want lower angle friction slab with nearby camping, Stone Mt., NC

Jordan Wilson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 65

This dudes about to end up in the swell. 

Michael Spiesbach · · Boulder, CO · Joined May 2014 · Points: 140

Have you tried being less poor? 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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