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Nov 12, 2014 Some links sharing the sad news: - Climbing - Rock And Ice - DPM Climbing There will be a memorial celebrating Dave's life on Saturday, 11/22… View Message

Nov 13, 2013 It would also help if you weren't old & blind. View Message

Sep 20, 2013 Across the street from Summit Canyon Mountaineering on Main Street right before you go over the bridge there are 2 places where you can pick up a quick bagel with coffee &… View Message

Sep 12, 2013 This is the work of God. Because you did not bother to get in touch with me when you relocated to CO you are being punished. Repent! And by repent I mean get in touch so we… View Message

Aug 29, 2013 Bummed that I'm gonna miss this year's Shindig. I've always had fun climbing with Jeff & Lee, along with meeting lots of new people. View Message

Aug 27, 2013 From what I saw last weekend & from what others have said to me the police are not focused on any specific user group. I personally saw them signaling for trucks hauling A… View Message

Aug 26, 2013 FYI: as of last week Rifle Police have started patrolling the canyon on weekends. They are writing tickets for parking violations, driving without a seatbelt, speeding, &… View Message

Jul 15, 2013 Note: emphasis is on training for Feline, not on route quality. 10c: Nessum Dorma, Malmstein, PMS 10d: Pellet Gun, Tijuana Crack Whore 11a: Cold Cuts, Gunnery Sergeant Har… View Message

Jun 19, 2013 Heard thru the local grapevine that they may reopen the road tomorrow. View Message

Aug 29, 2012 You should just roll there & join in with people. The canyon should be pretty packed this weekend so you shouldn't have any issues finding someone to swap belays with. Mo… View Message

Jul 5, 2012 The finishing hold on Primer @ the Ruckman Cave, a deep pocket for the right hand that you clip the anchors from, has a bird with 3 eggs in a nest inside of it. Please use an… View Message

Oct 28, 2011 The only issue with the Corral right now may be hunters. I've seen some large groups there over the past few weekends, with lots of camo & bright orange. Otherwise camper… View Message

Oct 5, 2011 All the routes mentioned above are quality, but I don't know if they meet your criteria of "short crux & good clipping positions". Here are some that may fit the bill:… View Message

Sep 27, 2011 I was just joking with friends yesterday that all climbers @ Rifle have the same problem, just @ different levels. Yes the grades are stiff & onsighting is very difficult.… View Message

Jun 9, 2011 Update #2: you currently have to park @ the canyon entrance (around the fish hatchery I believe) & walk in. View Message

Jun 8, 2011 Update: just heard that Rifle is open again. View Message

Jun 4, 2011 Yup, closed @ least for the weekend. There are cops there that will bust you for trespassing if you try to hike in & climb. I'll try to post again when it reopens. View Message

Dec 16, 2010 +1 for the Pup Tent. LOTS of new routes there & it's a sun trap, at least 10 or 15 degrees warmer than the surrounding area usually. And there will definitely be locals t… View Message

Oct 30, 2009 Rifle was 39 degrees last Sunday. I also heard from a coworker who lives there that they got more than Glenwood Springs. Maybe Coop is a local though & knows the real dea… View Message

Jul 21, 2009 I had no issues on this road in my CRV. Just take it slow & you'll be fine. View Message

May 13, 2009 Isn't this like putting lipstick on a pig?? Do it. That line gets more traffic than anything else @ the Puoux. View Message

May 8, 2009 ^^^ What he said. Not worth the drive right now. Come during the Summer when the FR is sticky hot. Besides, shouldn't you be @ Rifle? View Message

Sep 22, 2008 That sucks man. I've heard the Front Range is full of liars & thieves. You should head out to the western slope, where the only crimes are the prices of gas & real… View Message

Sep 14, 2008 What rain?? Perfect conditions in Independence Pass all weekend. View Message

Aug 17, 2008 I got an email from a friend that this was on Labor Day weekend this year. Can anyone in the know confirm this? View Message

Jul 30, 2008 I have some Euro cams (tested out awhile back for a friend who ran a gear shop, made by a company called Ocun) that I'd be happy to donate. Let me know where to ship `em. View Message

Jul 19, 2008 Chuck Norris makes every crack a fist crack. View Message

Jul 11, 2008 Am gonna be on the Front Range this weekend & looking for someone to clip bolts w/ on Sunday. Anyone up for showing a Western Sloper around? Anything up to low .12s is gr… View Message

Jul 1, 2008 Amy's right - Grand Junction is the closest airport for Rifle. Will cost more than DIA but less than Eagle or ASSpen. BTW, friends of Pete W or NEB lurkers are not welcome… View Message

Jun 27, 2008 Unless the pump serves beer I really see no need for it. View Message

Jun 5, 2008 .11s Feline Rumor Has It Rehabilitator Ricochet .12s Cardinal Sin Crime & Punishment Easy Skanking Pinch Fest Pretty Hate Machine Can't speak to anything harde… View Message

Jun 2, 2008 Being from New England this story reminds me somewhat of Ken Nichols & his vigilante chopping tactics. Over time locals became more organized & engaged local municipal… View Message

May 27, 2008 Checked out some newly developed Western Slope cliffs/routes on Saturday & Monday, & squeezed in a great bike ride to Aspen on the newly finished (paved) Rio Grande bik… View Message

Apr 3, 2008 Rifle is WET! But there are some sections that are climbable - Ruckman, parts of Arsenal, some Meat Wall routes, etc. Really depends on what specific lines you want to get on… View Message

Oct 15, 2007 Looks like the Nursing Home View Message