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The Fortress of Solitude

Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
Best time(s) :
  • January
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Aspect(s) : S     Altitude : 2300 m
Approach 60 min steep up hill.    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.

Informations :

Between 25 and 50 routes, from 5.10d to 5.15a.   Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 50 m.
Rock : limestone.    Characteristic(s) : steep wall Dévers.    Type(s) of holds : crimps.
Legendary route(s) : 
  • Kryptonite 5.14d first ascent by Tommy Caldwell on oct 1999. Firsts repeats : Yuji Hirayama (2001), Adam Stack (2003), Dave Graham (2008), Joe Kinder (2008), Jonathan Siegrist (2010). Others outstandings sends : Margo Hayes (2020), Paige Claassen (2020).
  • Flex Luthor 5.15a/b first ascent by Tommy Caldwell on jan 2003. Firsts repeats : Matty Hong (2021), Carlo Traversi (2021)
  • Locations :

    Area : United States, Colorado, Garfield County, Glenwood Springs, New Castle.
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      Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   39° 41' 19" N Longitude :   107° 34' 5" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
      Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   39° 40' 37" N Longitude :   107° 34' 11" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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    Western Sloper