What climbing areas are there around Breckinridge CO?

Question

I'm gonna be up there for 2 weeks this summer, what bouldering / sport climbing is around? Within say 20 miles? Thanks.

Answer 1

there is a lake up there along the highway (west of Vail), called Hanging Lake. It is awesome! it's about an hour to an hour and 1/2 up the mountain, but the lake at the top is incredible! It's a medium climb, not too difficult, but not totally easy either.

Answer 2

If you are going to be climbing in an area, you should look into getting a climbing guide - they not only show you where the routes are but how difficult and what gear will be needed.

I like the Falcon Guide series and there are a couple for Colorado - search here:

http://www.falcon.com/

Good Luck

Answer 3

Hmm most of the climbing I do is in and around the Boulder area (Eldorado Canyon is amazing).

Here are some spots up the I-70 corridor near Breck.

Keystone- http://www.mountainproject.com/v/colorad...

Vail-

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/colorad...

Glenwood Springs-

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/colorad...

Rifle (its further than 20 miles, but well worth the drive)

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/colorad...