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GPS: 40.57812, -105.16399
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Shared By: Jesse Ryan on Dec 31, 1969
Admins: James Schroeder, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
Warning Access Issue: Larimer County DNR Regulations DetailsDrop down

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Looking for somewhere to make up your own sit start eliminate variation that heaves on greasy slopers and crimps, or just want to traverse hundreds of feet of cliff for the Popeye pump? No chossy looking bouldering spot has as many clean interesting lines or as much pumpy traversing as the Tropics. Locals have pulled most of the choss off the popular sections of the South facing side of Soldier Canyon Dam. This is a popular area, and can be quite the 'scene.' Many eliminates and variations, often of the silly kind, ie one-handed slaps and mantels. Friendly beta, perhaps of the sandbag sort will be encountered--ah the joys of bouldering! Quick to warm up and dry off after rain, yet cools down quickly in the early evening after sun drops behind the dam. Besides the standard traverse (V1/2 or harder with eliminates) of the lower section of the cliff, don't miss the classic, slightly high Tropics Arete (V3), ballsy Gumby Roof (V6/7?) or the superb Mega Traverse (V6). This are! a is on water district land, so be respectful as guests bouldering at this popular area. Be particularly discreet during any upcoming construction. The tropics may get a 'new look' when work on the dam occurs in the next few years.

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Super easy access from Ft. Collins. Drive, bike, walk, run or skip North in town to Laporte Ave, and follow West to the foothills. Park at the end of the road on the right. Walk along service access road to the north side of Soldier Canyon Dam.

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