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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As climbers, it is our responsibility to care for our crags. Let’s come together as a community to demonstrate our commitment to stewardship, and have a little fun while we’re at it! RSVP HERE Join the Flatirons Climbing Council, the Boulder Climbing Community, and Boulder Open Space Mountain Parks (OSMP) on Thursday, September 12 at 4:30 […]
The FHRC public vote and meeting is coming up! Monday, June 3 – 6:30 pm The Spot Bouldering Gym (Upstairs) 3240 Prairie Ave, Boulder CO Route proposals include a 5.13+ at Hillbilly Rock, a 5.14- on the South face of Seal Rock, and a variation to Sooper Kreem at the Slab. We want your feedback! Please visit […]
Join FCC at the 26th Annual Trash Bash September 3August 1, 2026 - 11:47 am
From Boulder OSMP “Seasonal area closures have been lifted”July 30, 2026 - 3:48 pm
OSMP/FCC Trail Day at The Slab: Trip ReportJuly 27, 2026 - 2:59 pm
FCC/OSMP Trail Volunteer Day at the Slab July 25July 7, 2026 - 10:59 am
2025 Flagstaff Trash Bash – September 4July 30, 2025 - 5:31 pm
Trail Volunteer Day – Hillbilly Crag, October 26, 2024September 29, 2024 - 4:00 pm