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Shelf Road Hut / Cactus Cliff Yurt

Carin Paupore · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 15

Kirk, did BLM out the road in better condition than it was in before the storm? We are working on choosing a weekend!

Kirk Miller · · Catalina, AZ and Ilwaco, WA · Joined May 2003 · Points: 1,824

Hi Carin!
I haven't been down there to inspect but from the pics I've seen it looks pretty good.
I will be there later this week, through the weekend and will post up on conditions here after I get back.

Jon C. Sullivan · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 30

anyone know how Shelf is now? trying to climb sat-sun.

Kirk Miller · · Catalina, AZ and Ilwaco, WA · Joined May 2003 · Points: 1,824

Hear's one source...

wunderground.com/weathersta…

ARussell · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2008 · Points: 261

I look forward to any conditions you can report Kirk. Planning on heading up there next weekend.

Kirk Miller · · Catalina, AZ and Ilwaco, WA · Joined May 2003 · Points: 1,824

Huge thanks to Grant, Madden, and company! It was fun to host your group and climb with you. Hope we get a chance to climb together again.

Shelf was stellar last weekend with perfect temps. to climb in the sun. Sure feels good to soak in the hot tub after climbing.
In the middle of nowhere, under the stars. What an amazing way to finish the day.

The Yurt is still available for the coming Shelf Road Anchor Replacement Weekend, if anyone is interested get in touch and we'll set you up.

The weather looks decent... c'mon down!!!

wankel7 · · Indiana · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 10

Cool looking place! What is the approximate location?

Kirk Miller · · Catalina, AZ and Ilwaco, WA · Joined May 2003 · Points: 1,824

We're right up the road on the mesa above Cactus Cliff, Spiny, and The Gym.
Private access to the original Cactus Cliff parking for a relatively painless, early start.
Pretty cozy for sure once the sun goes down.

Gruff · · Littleton · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 20

Hey Kirk! Any chance your yurt is available for the 2016 season? This looks like an amazing way to enjoy Shelf.

Kirk Miller · · Catalina, AZ and Ilwaco, WA · Joined May 2003 · Points: 1,824

Cactus Cliff Yurt is now available for the 2016 season.
Hot tub included on day of your choice.
Private, direct access to Cactus Cliff, Spiney Ridge, The Gym, etc.
Sleep better, climb harder.
The Yurt is available for groups of up to four people. $200.00 per night, $50.00 each for additional guests.
Send me an e-mail or feel free to call with any questions if you're interested. (Or if your just looking for a climbing partner.)
303-384-0471

peakest · · Manitou Springs, Colorado · Joined Aug 2016 · Points: 31

Oh man! So tempting. Is the yurt two beds?

Kirk Miller · · Catalina, AZ and Ilwaco, WA · Joined May 2003 · Points: 1,824

We have a futon bed for two and two 3 inch thick, single bed floor mattresses. Check the photos posted on this thread; there's also a table, 4 chairs, recliner, etc. The yurt has over 300 square feet so there's ample room to stretch out.

Daniel H Bryant · · Colorado Springs, CO · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 320

Tired of that long approach?
Transportation coming soon!

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Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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