Mountain Project Logo

Dirtbagging around Aspen?

Original Post
Scott O · · Anchorage · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 70

I'm at a medical conference in Snowmass since I'm a student in the middle of a dirtbag climbing roadtrip, I can't afford any place to stay around here. They make it tough to dirtbag here. I spent last night in my car in Aspen jammed up against my haul bags for an uncomfortable night.

Suggestions?

T. William · · Avon · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 80

Lincoln Gultch?

Alvaro Arnal · · Aspen, CO · Joined May 2010 · Points: 1,535

Camp up on the Pass, get up early, climb, then go to the conference.

Scott O · · Anchorage · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 70

Is camping on the pass a free for all, or is it sites that you have to pay for?

Alvaro Arnal · · Aspen, CO · Joined May 2010 · Points: 1,535
Scott O wrote:Is camping on the pass a free for all, or is it sites that you have to pay for?
There's a little of both. There's pay camping at Difficult Campground which is just outside of Aspen before you start going up the Pass. Pay camping at Weller campground as well which is a bit further up the Pass. There are a bunch of free sites at Lincoln Creek which is the dirt road pull-off about halfway up. They are first come first served and usually fill up on weekends. Lincoln Creek area is also home to a lot of great trad and sport climbing, as well as a bunch of boulders.
Nick K · · Denver, CO · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 30

I can't offer you a place to stay (as I'm currently mooching off my girlfriend here), but if you're looking for a climbing partner, I'm up for pretty much anything sport/trad/bouldering.

mountainmaiden · · durango · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 75

Castle Peak/Pearl Pass forest service road........It's not near the boulders but nice dirtbag quarters. Take a free soak in Penny Hot springs while ur at it!!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
Post a Reply to "Dirtbagging around Aspen?"

Log In to Reply

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.