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Elevation: 6,123 ft
GPS: 40.69239, -105.37547
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The Triple Tier Area includes a number of crags including The Fist, the Undertall Wall, The Sail, the Laughing Man, and the namesake three-tiered cliff comprised of the Chimney Sweep Wall, the Middle Class Wall, and the gem of the area, The Upper Echelon (aka Old Aid Wall). Rock quality is variable between these crags - some of the best can be found at the Upper Echelon - so bring a helmet, and a light rack isn't a terrible idea, either, as some lines are mixed or full-on gear protected.

The NCCC in conjunction with the Arapahoe National Forest and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have enacted a Voluntary Closure of the Triple Tier Climbing Area's due to an active Golden Eagle Nest until July 31st. This effects Chimney Sweep Wall, Middle Class Wall, Upper Echelon and the Sail. The area will be re-evaluated this coming winter season to determine whether it will be an annual closure starting in 2024.

Getting There Suggest change

Head west from Ted's Place on CO-14 for about 15 miles, parking on the eastbound side of the road just before the tunnel. Head up a faint trail heading southeast to reach the Upper Echelon, Middle Class, and Chimney Sweep walls, and over the saddle just past the Upper Echelon to reach The Sail. The Fist is located on the east side of the river, as well as the Undertall Wall, which lies adjacent to The Fist.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Triple Tier Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 77
Shoulda Coulda
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 38
The Flue
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 27
Velvet Brown
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 22
Streaky Stylee
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 139
O.D.K.
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 8
Moose Knuckles
Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 115
Tailspin
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 9
Half Mast
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 41
Pinklebear
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 7
Keelhaul
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 44
Dream of Poudre
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 10
Twinkletoes
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 9
Dark Pony
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 4
Full Sail
Sport
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 7
Folsom Flute
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Shoulda Coulda Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 77
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
The Flue Chimney Sweep Wall
 38
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Velvet Brown Sail
 27
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Streaky Stylee Middle Class Wall
 22
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
O.D.K. Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 139
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Moose Knuckles Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 8
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Trad
Tailspin Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 115
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Half Mast Sail
 9
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Pinklebear Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 41
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Keelhaul Sail
 7
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Dream of Poudre Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 44
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Twinkletoes Middle Class Wall
 10
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Dark Pony Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 9
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Sport
Full Sail Sail
 4
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Sport
Folsom Flute Old Aid Wall aka Uppe…
 7
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
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