kid friendly approach/climbing near Boulder
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Hello all, I have a few days off next week and am heading to Boulder with my climbing partner and my 5 year old and 10 year old. We are looking for a reasonably family friendly crag that can accommodate some sport climbing (5.9 to 5.11) and some easier top rope setups for the kids. Any suggestions? |
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In Boulder Canyon try: |
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Thanks for the info. We are completely void of trad gear or experience but don't mind leading easy sport routes to setup a TR for the kids. Thanks again for the recommendations. |
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The Watermark (Boulder Canyon). |
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PRRose wrote:The Watermark (Boulder Canyon). Punk Rock and Mt. Boner (Ironclads). Catslab (Clear Creek Canyon).What is the water level like right now? Looks like you have to cross the creek to get to the watermark. |
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Nathan Kofahl wrote: What is the water level like right now? Looks like you have to cross the creek to get to the watermark.Nope, you can use the tyrolean for Avalon. You could also check out Boulderadosuper easy access, can set up TRs, one 5.9 sport on the lower tier, and tons of sport above it at Animal World. |
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Animal World is a crag in Boulder Canyon with a few classics. A couple of 8's and 9's have bolts (although some eat gear). Avalon is a place that I take beginners because it's single pitch and has decent communication. |
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Hmmm, maybe not a good idea to use the Avalon tyrol right now after all: mountainproject.com/v/avalo… |
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Abram Herman wrote:Hmmm, maybe not a good idea to use the Avalon tyrol right now after all: mountainproject.com/v/avalo… Was just reading that topic. I think I'll hold off on Avalon since I'll be back in the area next month and can see what you guys determine is going on with the ropes/boulder to which they are attached. Do you guys have a resource that lists GPS coordinates or mileage to the crags from the Nederland side? We are staying at Kelly Dahl Campground (unless someone has a better recommendation) so we'll be heading in from the other direction. Thanks again for all the recommendations. If we get in early enough and the weather cooperates tomorrow I might try to visit Animal world. Some of the climbs there look to be both awesome and easy (Animation looks like a great introduction to the area) to get a feel for how climbs in Boulder are rated relative to the stuff down here in New Mexico. That gives us an afternoon to figure out where we'll spend the day Wednesday (again assuming weather cooperates) |
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Nathan, having had 3 go through the ages you mention and trying to get in 5.9 to 5.11, there are some challenges to what's been mentioned. |
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Thanks to everyone for the info. We ended up climbing with the kids at nip tuck. My climbing partner and I played around on the sport routes while we were waiting for the easy wall to clear out. The 5.12 on that wall proved more than I could handle as I couldn't figure out how to get through the crux. The arête was cool. |