The Box

BETA PHOTO: The Box, as viewed from the South. THe Cornucopia ...

Description 

This large Flatiron sits near the top of Dinosaur Mountain. It is to the North of the Finger Flatiron and to the East of Fum. It is home of some amazing sport climbs on its North and South sides such as Cornucopia (on the South "Scoop Wall") and of some more moderate trad climbs.

Getting There 

Follow the Mallory cave trail past the cave turn off and continue up. As the trail starts to switchback you will be working your way between the North face of the Finger Flatiron and The Box. You can reach The Box from any of these switchbacks depnding on the route you are aiming for.

Featured Route For The Box

Discipline 5.12b  CO : Flatirons : The Box

Classic Flatirons rock climbing. Located on the Box's south facing Concave Wall, Discipline is one of the mostbeautiful sport climbs I have ever seen. It also offers some of the best technical face climbing in the Flatirons. Start by climbing a thin slab with sharp pockets and crimps to a large hole where you can place a # 3 cam and shake. (The cam is not essential as the climbing to the next bolt is pretty easy, but it may take off some o...[more]

Add Photo Photos of The Box

BETA PHOTO: The Box (Left) and Der Freischutz (right) as viewe...