Colorado Classic Crags: Boulder Canyon
Amongst almost all of the fantastic and world class areas that Colorado has to offer, few compare in the density, variety, and overall ease of access as Boulder Canyon. Though, it should be acknowledged, being a few minutes drive outside of one of the meccas of North American climbing doesn’t hurt. As the canyon’s name suggests, Boulder Canyon sits directly west of the heart of Boulder, Colorado. Giving quick access to the towns of Nederland and Allenspark deeper in the foothills, and allowing for quick access to the Indian Peaks, Boulder Canyon has been trafficked almost as long as Colorado has had statehood. It has been the site of many great moments in climbing history. The first 5.11a to go free in Colorado (and debatably the United States) was climbed at the Castle Rock crag nestled in these hallowed walls, a “feat” performed by none other than Royal Robbins and Pat Ament, legends of the American climbing world. The cliffs and feeder canyons of this area have been explored sin