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Infamous, intimidating, and overall awesome, “Eldo” demands a full toolbox of skills from climbers. Fixed anchors exist, but not everywhere. Some of the rock is bulletproof, while small sections are loose and unpredictable. Some locals swear by specialist gear like RP’s and Tricams, but everyone agrees a cool head and steady technique help keep the stress levels under control.

Once the home to Mountain Utes and then a marquee luxury resort where Dwight and Mimi Eisenhower honeymooned, Eldo today is a world-class destination for traditional climbing. Even the moderates can be surprisingly spicy, so heads up when tying in…even for an “easy” climb!

Eldorado Canyon | Colorado
Rock Climbing in Eldorado Canyon State Park
From $250 | 1 day

Steve Levin’s excellent guidebook Eldorado Canyon, is a must-have for its accurate information and crisp color photography, but also for its authoritative history of the canyon. Expect phenomenal climbing interspersed with shattered ledges, unobvious route-finding, and antique, fixed gear.

Hiring a guide for a day can help you get a sense of the area and strategies for managing the complexities or consider joining one of the many rock climbing camps to build out your technical skillset alongside other stoked folk. Whatever your psych level, Eldo delivers a rewarding day of climbing, hard won on the towering cliffs.

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