Climbed the first pitch of Bastille Crack (5.7). I also climbed the first pitch of Recon (5.4) on Wind Tower, and finished out on the last pitches of Reggae (5.8) after traversing over.
cushman - Nov 29, 2007 12:57 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2007
Awesome place. Didn't do any technical climbing, but spent quite a bit of time here.
AJF - Oct 2, 2007 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2007
Bouldering
Did some bouldering here, but would like to hit up some low 5th class routes as soon as they make a harness that fits me or as soon as I grow into the ones available. Need better rock shoes as well.
the time and want to do much much more. Love the Bastille area and hope to expand my Eldo experience on other towers as well.
Dan
Tom Fralich - Jul 7, 2007 5:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2007
Multiple Routes
Mary and I stopped to climb at Eldorado Canyon as the first stop on our road trip in 2007.
Bastille Crack (II 5.7, 5 pitches) -- July 5, 2007 -- We climbed this ultra-classic route in 3 pitches by linking P1/P2 and P4/P5. Really fun climbing, varied moves, and unlike anything we'd climbed before. The crack on the first pitch definitely got my attention, but otherwise, easy cruising. The descent was easy and we had a nice lunch by Boulder Creek at one of the park's picnic areas. The lack of any approach and the easy descent makes this an especially good route.
Yellow Spur (III 5.9, 7 pitches) -- July 6, 2007 -- A fantastic climb with lots of difficult climbing. We got to the park at 6AM, hoping for an early start to beat the heat (90 degree forecast). The first pitch was really difficult, mostly because I had trouble finding the giant bucket to pull the roof. Afterwards, we made good progress and reached the P6 crux just as the sun started to hit the wall. The abundance of pins made the crux seem fairly easy, but then I tweaked my pinky finger on the Robbins Traverse. The last pitch was EXPOSED and run-out...very exciting. The descent was a piece of cake, following the Vertigo rappels.
eric b - Jul 5, 2007 4:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2006
Swanson Arete
a great beginners lead climb on the Redgarden Wall.
Eldo is scary! got to lead my first pitch w/gear; the easy easy west crack. also got to follow Rewritten w/Great Zot, Calypso, Windy Corner, and a couple others. Awesom place w/wild exposure & tuff routes.
I really enjoy climbing in Eldo. Some of my favs are Tagger, Star Wars, anything around Cadillac Crag and of course Bastille, my first date climb ever. The best time is during the fall when things cool off a bit.
sshankle - Jun 11, 2006 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2004
Calypso (5.6)
Climbed this route on Wind Tower. Nice afternoon climb, but we had to retreat fast due to rapidly deteriorating weather...
Route Climbed: West Dihedral Date Climbed: August 2004
My only outdoor rock climb, to-date, with my friend Arthur. Fun, easy climb, but had to rap quick due to quick-moving thunderstorms which overtook the area.
Maren1 - Jun 14, 2009 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2009
My first Rock Climbing on the Whale's TailFirst time climbing on rock and not in a gym. Climbed a 5.2 slab on the Whale's tail. Real rock is harder than going to the gym.
bfrench - May 5, 2009 10:43 pm
Yellow SpurClassic multipitch.
bighornmonkey - Feb 4, 2009 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2008
Bastille crackled part of pastille crack with a buddy of mine who lives in Boulder. Fun area
McCannster - Oct 19, 2008 9:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2008
RewrittenFirst route done in Eldo, hopefully much more to come!
ripper333 - Aug 18, 2008 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2008
THE GREAT ZOT 5.8+another incredible day in the canyon... 6 pitches... fun hand traverse on pitch 4..
climbed with roger.... perfect weather..
ripper333 - Apr 14, 2008 10:04 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2008
Yellow Spurwhat a route
hans.schenk - Dec 6, 2007 10:07 am
A Few RoutesClimbed the first pitch of Bastille Crack (5.7). I also climbed the first pitch of Recon (5.4) on Wind Tower, and finished out on the last pitches of Reggae (5.8) after traversing over.
cushman - Nov 29, 2007 12:57 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2007
Great ClimbingLots of stuff done here, great areas and rock.
Matt K - Oct 17, 2007 1:07 am
Eldorado CanyonAwesome place. Didn't do any technical climbing, but spent quite a bit of time here.
AJF - Oct 2, 2007 6:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2007
BoulderingDid some bouldering here, but would like to hit up some low 5th class routes as soon as they make a harness that fits me or as soon as I grow into the ones available. Need better rock shoes as well.
Dan Leonhard - Aug 6, 2007 6:30 pm
great placeQuality routes, indeed a great place to climb!
Dan Dalton - Jul 8, 2007 8:33 pm
Climb here all...the time and want to do much much more. Love the Bastille area and hope to expand my Eldo experience on other towers as well.
Dan
Tom Fralich - Jul 7, 2007 5:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2007
Multiple RoutesMary and I stopped to climb at Eldorado Canyon as the first stop on our road trip in 2007.
Bastille Crack (II 5.7, 5 pitches) -- July 5, 2007 -- We climbed this ultra-classic route in 3 pitches by linking P1/P2 and P4/P5. Really fun climbing, varied moves, and unlike anything we'd climbed before. The crack on the first pitch definitely got my attention, but otherwise, easy cruising. The descent was easy and we had a nice lunch by Boulder Creek at one of the park's picnic areas. The lack of any approach and the easy descent makes this an especially good route.
Yellow Spur (III 5.9, 7 pitches) -- July 6, 2007 -- A fantastic climb with lots of difficult climbing. We got to the park at 6AM, hoping for an early start to beat the heat (90 degree forecast). The first pitch was really difficult, mostly because I had trouble finding the giant bucket to pull the roof. Afterwards, we made good progress and reached the P6 crux just as the sun started to hit the wall. The abundance of pins made the crux seem fairly easy, but then I tweaked my pinky finger on the Robbins Traverse. The last pitch was EXPOSED and run-out...very exciting. The descent was a piece of cake, following the Vertigo rappels.
eric b - Jul 5, 2007 4:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2006
Swanson Aretea great beginners lead climb on the Redgarden Wall.
climbhighnow - Sep 12, 2006 2:30 am
sweet!Eldo is scary! got to lead my first pitch w/gear; the easy easy west crack. also got to follow Rewritten w/Great Zot, Calypso, Windy Corner, and a couple others. Awesom place w/wild exposure & tuff routes.
miztflip - Aug 26, 2006 10:50 pm
Various RoutesI really enjoy climbing in Eldo. Some of my favs are Tagger, Star Wars, anything around Cadillac Crag and of course Bastille, my first date climb ever. The best time is during the fall when things cool off a bit.
sshankle - Jun 11, 2006 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2004
Calypso (5.6)Climbed this route on Wind Tower. Nice afternoon climb, but we had to retreat fast due to rapidly deteriorating weather...
Brad Snider - Jan 16, 2006 10:43 pm
Route Climbed: West Dihedral Date Climbed: August 2004My only outdoor rock climb, to-date, with my friend Arthur. Fun, easy climb, but had to rap quick due to quick-moving thunderstorms which overtook the area.
bigwilly - Jan 11, 2006 12:18 am
Route Climbed: Rattlesnake gulch, West Crack, West Dihedral Date Climbed: More than onceLots of great routes, lots of fun. One of my favorite places in the Front Range.
Brian Kalet - May 10, 2005 11:31 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2006
Climbed Many TimesMay 8, 2005: The Gambit, Excellent 4 pitch 5.8 climb!
August 21, 2006: Bastille Crack, Breakfast In Bed