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North Face Route

Recommended Route Name: North Face Route Rock Formation: The Fiddlehead, Fern Canyon Number of bolts to be placed: 8 lead bolts and a 2 bolt anchor Estimated Difficulty: 5.11   The North Face Route is on the North Face (hence the name).  It starts with a steep slab and heads up blocky terrain.  Steep hueco hauling lead to […]

God’s Kingdom on Earth

Recommended Route Name: God’s Kingdom on Earth Rock Formation: Ridge One, Skunk Canyon Number of bolts to be placed: 12-14 lead bolts + 2 bolt anchor + 1-2 fixed draws for cleaning. Estimated Difficulty: 5.13-   This new route climbs the overhanging right scoop on the west face of the summit tower at the top of Ridge One (Stairway […]

Eggsistential Crisis

Route Name: Eggsistential Crisis Rock Formation: Goose Eggs Number of bolts to be placed: Total of 8 boltsSix lead bolts and a two bolt anchor. Route Difficulty: 5.12   Proposed Route: The proposed route goes up the steep SW corner of the formation. This is the formation just North of the Southern Goose Egg.  The […]

Flatirons Prints

We have some fabulous Flatirons limited edition prints by local artist Derek Friday for sale. They are 13″ x 19″ and ready for framing. Available in four colors at $50, for local pick-up.  Can also be available framed for $95. Scroll down the page and hit the make a donation button on the bottom left […]

Flagstsaff Parking Regulations

Under a new City of Boulder ordinance, effective November 18 parking along Flagstaff Road (above the turnoff for Gregory Canyon) will only be allowed from 5am – 9pm, rather than the previous time of 5am – 11pm.  This change was necessary to facilitate law enforcement activities after dark. This is only a parking rule.  The boulders […]

TBD

Route Name:  TBD Rock Formation: Devil’s Advocate Number of bolts to be placed: Total of 16 bolts Fourteen bolts plus two anchor bolts Route Difficulty: 5.13- Proposed Route: Proposed route, Velvet Tongue (5.13-, 30 meters), is an entirely independent line on the south face of the Devil’s Advocate Flatiron, located about 20 ft to the […]

Trail Volunteer Day – Der Zerkle – September 11

The Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) in conjunction with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) is conducting a volunteer trail project on Saturday, September 11. The project will repair the base of  the Der Zerkle and surrounding trails. This area sees heavy use from day visitors that lose their way from the […]

The 2021 Flagstaff Trash Bash

We are doing this! Join the Flatirons Climbing Council, the Boulder Climbing Community and the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks in the annual clean-up of Flagstaff Road.  We need volunteers! The plan is to have the traditional Bash and dinner party in the evening, unless Covid restrictions change in the City or […]

Trail Volunteer Day – Third Flatiron – Saturday, July 17

The Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) in conjunction with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) is conducting a volunteer trail project this month on Saturday, July 17. The project will encompass building a new climber access trail to the South side of the Third Flatiron and adjacent climbing formations: W.C. Fields Pinnacle, […]