Entries by tlanzano

New wag bag dispenser box for Seal Rock

We recently installed a new human waste bag dispenser box on the approach trail to Seal Rock. Look for it approximately 100 ft above the junction with the Mesa Trail. To date the Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) has commissioned the fabrication of four of the metal boxes and donated them OSMP to be installed in […]

FHRC Public Meeting – Tuesday, September 1 online

The FHRC public vote and meeting is coming up! Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm Please join the Online Zoom Meeting via the following link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6390277698?pwd=OTlXcCtKVG9XU3JNL2pzaDZtMU85dz09 Meeting ID: 639 027 7698 Passcode: 7Vf9U8 Meeting to review and conduct public vote on the current Flatirons route applications. Proposals include one route on the Goose (5.13), […]

Overhang Rock Stewardship Event on August 21 & 22, 2020.

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 Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. The project will encompass building a new climber access trail to Overhang Rock from Bear Canyon. Come join the community in […]

FHRC Public Meeting – Monday, June 1 online

The FHRC public vote and meeting is coming up! Monday, June 1 – 7:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76169436103?pwd=ZnlwT1RDVnROMEtrVHIxMTFPSzMvZz09 Meeting ID: 761 6943 6103 Password: Flatirons Please join us to review and vote on the new Flatirons route applications. Proposals include one route on Hillbilly Crag (5.13), one route on the Goose (5.13), one route on The […]

Covid-19 Guidance Update May 15, 2020

Dear Climbing community The City of Boulder has implemented new measures effective May 9 for reopening commerce while advocating that it is “Safer at Home”.  Recreation and exercise are possible during this time with proper safety measures and by adhering to the new Boulder County Public Health Order requiring Facial Coverings in Public. https://assets.bouldercounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Facial-Covering-Order-05022020.pdf   We have listened to […]

Thank you Rock & Resole and local Sponsors

This is a reminder to patronize our local businesses and climbing access sponsors.  In particular the FCC wants to recognize Rock & Resole our primary sponsor.  During these past weeks Rock & Resole has continued to service the community with resoles and limited curb side shopping.  The good news is that Rock & Resole is once more open […]

Cliff Nesting Raptor Closures Update May 14, 2020

Update May 14, 2020: Closure has been lifted for Bear Creek Spire and Der Freischutz, including Frankenstein’s Castle, The Bubble, Der Freischutz, Southern Dinosaur Egg, Northern Dinosaur Egg, north of Bear Canyon Trail (the designated Bear Canyon hiking trail remains open).   Update April 30, 2020: Closures have been expanded to include The Thing and The Morning After […]