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Sangre De Cristo Mountains Ice Climbing
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| Elevation: | 12,222 ft | 3,725 m |
| GPS: |
37.98142, -105.57608 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 15,764 total · 272/month | |
| Shared By: | Ben Bruestle on Aug 4, 2020 | |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Much of this area is part of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness so expect longer approaches and no power bolting
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The Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) Range runs from Salida, Colorado all the way down into northern New Mexico. Its mountains are known for steep approaches, solitude, fantastic scenery, and the conglomerate in the Crestones. All the recorded ice climbs are in the southern part of the range in the Crestones or Mount Blanca Massif. The ice season stretches from October to April.
Two major events in American climbing history occurred in the Crestone section of the Sangres. The first was the original use of a rope on an alpine route in North America by Albert Ellingwood in 1916 on Kit Carson. The second was the birthplace of camming devices by Greg Lowe at Bear Basin Ranch in 1970.
Classic Climbing Routes at Sangre De Cristo Mountains Ice
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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