Climbing Near Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado

Windy Gap is in close proximity to Granby and offers quick access sport climbing. The climbs are on the east face of the crag and get a bunch of sun until early afternoon, making it a great option spring-fall and a good place for an after work session.All anchors use a single point lower off with a back up bolt. Toproping directly through the anchors wears them out unnecessarily and is bad style. These anchors are not a closed system, and for toproping, you should build an anchor on your own gear.The rock is volcanic breccia, and a helmet is recommended. Good times, good choss! Take US Hwy 40 west of Granby, and park in the large fisherman pullout just west of Windy Gap Reservoir. The approach trail starts on the north side of the highway where there are two concrete barriers in a drainage. Hike in the drainage about 100 yards and you will see a cairn and the trail exit the drainage to your left. From there follow the cairns that parallel the drainage almost the entire way to the base of the cliff.

Equinox Gardens is a sunny, above trees, south-facing rock fin with routes possible on all sides. It has mostly southern exposure. This is very nice on a nice day and has excellent sunrises AND sunsets. Take Ute Pass Rd. to Keyser Creek Rd. About 2 miles on left, park next to overhanging, "clamshell"-looking rock, and look uphill. It takes about a 5-10 minute hike freestyle up the hill. It is pretty obvious if you found the clamshell. There are actual parking/camping pulloffs before and after about half a mile in each direction. There is plenty of room to park on the left, by the clam. All the free camping you could want back in this valley, with a little creek to filter water from. There is a large developed campground at Ute Pass/Keyser Creek intersection if you want to pay like a sucker. It is not near anything but the Henderson Mill and Aspen Canyon Ranch. It is 40 minutes from Silverthorne, probably about the same from Kremmling taking the dirt roads. The dirt road is very mellow, you could drive a car on it. This valley is a gem! There is so much more to try on toprope as well. Watch out for moose, thorns, lightning, hail, and loose rocks on the way to and around the bottom of the wall. Expect to toss a few rocks if you are blazing a new route. The rock is pretty stable, but there are some loose man killers here and there, I have been trying to clear them everytime I go. I have yet to find any evidence of big kitties, if you know what I mean. There is TONS to do here still. "Venkman", "Suzy Triangles", and "Spice Drops" videos can be found on youtube.com/thekillerpandas.

In progress. This is a small bouldering area to the right of the toprope area. It has good, juggy holds, decent landings, and easy walkoffs. Follow the directions to the Meadow Creek Beginner Toprope area. At the beginning of the trail, take the right fork up to the boulders. You can see the rocks from the road. There is almost no approach.