On September 17th, the Flatiron Climbing Council hosted a volunteer bolt replacement day in Skunk Canyon. FCC members teamed up with other volunteers from the Boulder Climbing Community (BCC) and the Action Committee for Eldorado (ACE), all armed with the latest technology in bolt removal. Every bolt in Skunk Canyon, with the exception of one route that hosts […]
I was born and raised in the foothills of California but have been calling Colorado home for the past 5 years. I began climbing in the gym and that quickly changed when a friend dragged me up Royal Arches in Yosemite. I’ve since traded Yosemite for Eldo and the Flatirons, but still make the pilgrimage yearly […]
Mark your calendars for the 16th annual Flagstaff TRASH BASH on Thursday, September 8, 2016! Recruit some friends and head to the summit to pick up trash, enjoy FREE dinner and drinks, and win gear in the raffle. This year will have a silent auction for packs, ropes, gym memberships and much more! All proceeds will go to […]
I started climbing in 1978 in Little Cottonwood Canyon outside of Salt Lake City and co-wrote two rock climbing guides for the Wasatch Range of Utah. In 1986, my wife Judy and I moved to Boulder, and I began working at Neptune Mountaineering, where I stayed until 1996. Having actively climbed all around the Boulder […]
We are thrilled to report that Trango will sponsor the FCC as part of the Season of Giving Campaign! The FCC was one of 4 local climbing organizations chosen for this initiative. Each organization will receive 10% of purchases for a week in December. Our week starts on December 13th. A big thanks to Trango!!!
The FCC is excited to announce that we can provide you with 1/2″ stainless bolts, hangers and anchors at wholesale prices. That’s right! You don’t even need to pay for tax or shipping. All told, it’s about 40% of retail prices. We understand establishing new routes is not easy or cheap, and we hope this helps your […]
Thanks to everyone who made the 15th annual Trash Bash a big success! This includes the 70+ volunteers, our partners at OSMP, BCC, the Access Fund and the American Alpine Club, and all of corporate sponsors listed below. At the end of the cleanup, volunteers collected bags filled with bottles, glass, paper, cigarette butts, road […]
The 15th Annual Flagstaff Mountain TRASH BASH The 15th Annual Flagstaff TRASH BASH will be take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Mark your calendar, recruit some friends and head to the summit to pick up trash, eat dinner, drink beverages, and win gear in the raffle. Date: Wednesday September 9th. Time: Sign up begins […]
OSMP just lifted the closure on Mickey Mouse Wall. It’s rare for OSMP to extend the closures beyond August 1st, but one of the peregrine chicks was late this year. Thanks for everyone’s patience! – FCC
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