Rock Climbing in Telluride
Top three reasons to go rock climbing in Telluride
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Endless variety of sunny/shaded crags, alpine, trad, and sport climbs
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Superb rock quality on many of the more developed climbs
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Experience Telluride’s bone-chilling and technically complex via ferrata
Considering the fact that it’s situated in one of the most remote parts of Colorado, it’s easy to dismiss Telluride as just another small town not worth a second look. However, experienced climbers instantly recognized the former mining settlement’s potential as an amazing place to try a variety of new climbs without worrying about crowds on the crags. Telluride’s routes were established by legendary climbers such as Lynn Hill and Charlie Fowler, and it shows—from the moderate single and multi-pitch bolted routes of Bridal Veil Falls Walls to the terrifying via ferrata stretching horizontally along the canyon, the climbing here is varied and plentiful. The crowd-free nature of the area combined with the diversity of the climbs makes Telluride an excellent weekend rock climbing getaway. Take your friends and family for a day of thrilling climbs and unforgettable vistas on Telluride’s legendary cliffsides!
SeasonSeptember through October |
Nearest cityMontrose is 1,5 hours away from Telluride |
Duration1 day |
Skill levelBeginner to advanced |