Located in Central Colorado, the Gunnison Area is a large draw for rock climbing and other outdoor activities. Named for the explorer, John W. Gunnison, the area first drew miners in search of gold in the late 1870’s. Cattle ranching …
Hartman Rocks Climbing
Located just south-west of the town of Gunnison, Hartman Rocks Recreation Area consists of over 8,000 acres for outdoor activities. Named for the Hartman Family, an early pioneer family, the recreation area is a partnership between the City and County …
Taylor Canyon Climbing
Taylor Canyon is a special place on the Western Slope of Colorado. The outdoor activity options seem to be endless, including, fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, paddling and rock climbing. The majority of climbs are located in the middle Taylor, …
Black Canyon of the Gunnison Climbing
Montrose Basecamp Sponsors With a length of 48 miles, from the dam Blue Mesa Reservoir downstream to the middle of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, the Black Canyon provides experienced climbers a tight narrow canyon with some of the …
Climb: Grand Junction
Grand Junction in Mesa County is the largest city on Colorado’s Western Slope. Located in the midpoint of the Grand Valley, this service center boasts access to 2,693 climbing routes within a 40 mile radius. Mild winter temperatures support climbing …
Colorado National Monument
Located just to the south of Grand Junction and Fruita, the Colorado National Monument offers climbers 181 routes in Wingate and Entrada Sandstone. The landscape is dotted with towers, such as the 400 foot Independence Monument. Summer weather in the …
Unaweep Canyon
Located in Mesa County, Unaweep Canyon is unique in that it has two creeks that exit the canyon, one flowing south and one north. Highway 141 is the main access route following the canyon between Whitewater and Gateway. The canyon …
Lake City Ice Park
Located just one block south of the town of Lake City is the Lake City Ice Park. The Park gives climbers 10 to 15 routes with grades from WI3 to WI5. With land provided by the Bureau of Land Management, …
Ouray Ice Park
Just a short distance from downtown Ouray is a man made ice park in a natural gorge. Within the Park are over 200 ice and mixed climbs. The Ouray Park was opened in 1995, and is the first park opened …
Rifle Mountain Park
Rifle Mountain Park, City of Rifle, is a one of a kind climbing area in West Central Colorado. The canyon has limestone walls from the Leadville Formation, and offers over 250 bolted climbing routes in the Park. The Park gives …