Entries by tlanzano

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 […]

Cliff Nesting Raptor Closures February 1 – July 31

The following areas are closed from February 1 – July 31 to protect cliff nesting raptors: Flagstaff Mountain, the north side of Flagstaff Mountain. The Boy Scout Trail remains open. May’s Point cliff, May’s Point Trail will remain open. Third Flatiron, including Queen Anne’s Head, W.C Fields Pinnacle, 1911 Gully and the Ghetto, the East Bench […]

Covid-19 Guidance

Dear Climbing community In a continued effort to “Flatten the Curve” the state of Colorado has issued a Stay-in-Place order effective March 26 https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/25/polis-announces-statewide-stay-at-home-order/ This order supersedes  the City of Boulder Shelter-in-Place order that was issued earlier on March 24 https://bouldercolorado.gov/newsroom/city-of-boulder-issues-stay-at-home-order-effective-march-24-at-5-p-m Boulder city parks and open space areas remain open, but of limited access due to the new state […]

Overhang Rock Stewardship Event on Nov 2, 2019

The Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) in conjunction with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) and the Boulder Climbing Community (BCC) are celebrating the REEL Rock 14 Tour with a stewardship event on November 2, 2019. This event was initially scheduled for October, but had to be postponed due to high winds. […]

Volunteers Needed for Trail Projects

We are looking for Volunteers to help out with trail stewardship work at Overhang Rock and Third Flatiron on Sunday, October 20 as part of the REEL ROCK 14 world premiere taking place on October 17+18 in Boulder.  The trail projects are being sponsored by OSMP in collaboration with Flatirons Climbing Council and The Front […]

Third Flatiron Closure Notice: Sun Oct 6, 8a-3p

Please avoid the Third Flatiron on Sunday October 6 from 8:00 AM to about 3:00 PM. The Third Flatiron including all aspects (E, N, W, S faces), plus Queen Ann’s, WC Pinnacle, 1911 Gully and the Ghetto will be closed The East and West Ironing Boards are open. OSMP will post signs in the area […]

Flagstaff Trash Bash is Two Weeks Out!

The 20th Annual Flagstaff Trash Bash is two weeks out (RSVP here)! Read on for the essential information on this community clean-up event. RSVP Make sure to RSVP yourself and your clean-up companions. We will need this information to order the appropriate amount of food for dinner. MAP Access the Trash Bash map in the […]