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DescriptionProbably the most remote part of Colorado. A great place to find new climbs, escape the crowds of the crags close to the populus, and try a variety of great climbs. Getting ThereI-70 to Grand Junction. Head south to Ouray, Telluride, Durango, Norwood, Ridgeway. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Telluride/Norwood area:
Pirouette 5.7 Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet Ophir : Cracked Canyon
Dog Leg 5.7+ Trad, 1 pitch, 90 feet Ophir : Cracked Canyon
Darwin's Rib 5.8 Sport, 1 pitch, 120 feet The Falls Walls : Main Wall
Chewbacca 5.8 Trad, 1 pitch, 90 feet Ophir : Cracked Canyon
Skylight Arete 5.8 Sport, 3 pitches, 300 feet Pipeline Wall
Hot Wee Wee 5.9 Trad, 5 pitches, 500 feet, Grade II Ophir Wall : Main Wall
Summertime 5.9+ Trad, 1 pitch, 150 feet Ophir : Cracked Canyon
Orange Peel 5.10 Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet Ophir : Cracked Canyon
Y-Crack 5.10d Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet Ophir Wall : Main Wall
Cello 5.10d Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet Ophir : Cracked Canyon
Seamstress Corner 5.11+ R Trad, 6 pitches, 500 feet, Grade III Ames Wall
Featured Route For Telluride/Norwood area
 Start up a mellow face past ten bolts to the anchors. For pitch two step right and clip seven more. The third pitch is the best. Clip twelve bolts and while enjoying the easy arete and belay at the Ame's Way anchors. Not sure where the crux is but it's all great climbing with bolts right where they should be....[more] Browse More Classics in CO
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