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Good routes for complete beginner in Boulder area?

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Kevin Corrigan · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 0

I'm taking my girlfriend out to climb for the first time this weekend. Was planning to go to Baby Puss (5.5) at Lily Lake, which seemed perfect, but I learned the area isn't dog friendly and we can't leave our pup at home all day. Anyone know of any great beginner routes closer to Boulder, or somewhere dog-friendly? Looking for something with these features:
-Walk-up anchors for toprope (because I don't have a belayer)
-Extremely easy, like impossible to fall on unless you give up.
-Not too tall, not more than like 50'.

Thanks!

Kevin Corrigan · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 0

@John Are the anchors accessible? I thought they were all below the edge of the cliff.

Sean Brady · · Boulder, Colorado · Joined Aug 2012 · Points: 125

I would suggest the Nip and tuck crags in Boulder Canyon. There is one 5.5 there as well as a pretty nice variety of moderates. Easily walked up for top ropes. There's enough of a base area for a dog to safely roam around as well - which is the only thing that Boulderado lacks IMHO.

Mike Cara · · Hendersonville, NC · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 21

Yes, Nip and Tuck is your best bet. Zero approach, simple hike to the top. Though it is right off the road, I'd tie the pup up. Also for tr your going to be on a 5.6, the 5.5 is gear. There is an odd sport 5.7 there too.
Get there early, guides like hog it up.

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/nip-and-tuck/105744647

Mike Pharris · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 125

The left side of Happy Hour crag will suit you well.

Matt Pierce · · Poncha Springs, CO · Joined May 2010 · Points: 312

You can easily scramble up to the top of this (right side) to setup a TR:

mountainproject.com/v/lothl…

It's about 5.7 - and your gf will love the tyro...

EDIT - sorry just saw your dog comment - probably wont work for you - but maybe for others reading this...

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