Tag: Eldorado Canyon State Park
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Rock climber takes big fall in Colorado after safety gear dislodges from cliff face
A climber sustained serious injuries over the weekend after her safety gear failed to keeper her attached to an 80-foot rock climbing route at a northern Colorado state park. According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was reported at about 2:41 p.m. on Sunday, December 21. A 44-year-old female climber was on Eldorado…
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Family calls 911 at 1:49 a.m. after solo rock climber fails to return in Colorado
A 24-year-old man was rescued after going missing on a solo climbing adventure in recent days. According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, a call was received regarding an overdue climber at 1:49 a.m. during the early morning hours of December 11. The call was regarding a climber who had embarked on an adventure in…
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Snapping rope led to climber’s 70-foot-fall in Colorado, says report
Last weekend, a 69-year-old rock climber took a big fall while on the Chockstone 5.10a route at Eldorado Canyon State Park. Despite dropping 70 feet to the ground, the climber miraculously survived, albeit with serious injuries. While it was known the climber was on a trad-style route – which involves climbers placing their own safety…
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70-foot-fall leaves man with life-threatening injuries in Colorado state park
A serious accident took place at Colorado’s Eldorado Canyon State Park on Sunday afternoon, resulting in a 69-year-old male sustaining life-threatening injuries. According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the fall took place while the man was rock climbing with a partner at about 2:19 p.m. The two were on the Chockstone route at the…
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New 100-foot bridge makes rock climbing safer and more accessible at Colorado state park
A recently opened pedestrian bridge will make rock climbing walls more accessible at one of the most popular places for rock climbing in the state of Colorado. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a new bridge has been installed at Eldorado Canyon State Park, providing increased access to the climbing-only West Ridge and Redgarden Wall…
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Park Madness: We rank Colorado’s top outdoor destinations in this tournament- inspired bracket
As college basketball players vie for one shining moment, we imagine an impossible challenge between some of Colorado’s natural treasures. Colorado parks with towering peaks, hidden gems and amazing views go head-to-head in this March Madness-inspired bracket. We’ve split our field of 64 parks into four regions: South, West, North and Central. Which one came…
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Rock climbers rescued from Eldorado Canyon State Park in Boulder
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Two rock climbers were rescued in Eldorado Canyon State Park south of Boulder on Saturday evening after becoming stuck. Boulder County rescue crews were called just before 8 p.m. by two climbers who were stuck on the top pitch of the T-2 climb located on Tower Two of the Redgarden Wall. The 22-year-old and 20-year-old…
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Explore some of Colorado’s geologic wonders at these 5 state parks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Reservoirs are synonymous with Colorado’s state parks. It’s no wonder the government would seek to preserve those precious waters. But not to be overlooked are the geologic wonders at the center of some parks. Eldorado Canyon John Schroyer and Helen Davis begin their hike to…
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Trails, climbing areas closed at Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting eagles
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Certain trails and climbing areas in Eldorado Canyon State Park’s Rattlesnake Gulch are now closed to protect nesting golden eagles, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Tuesday. Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, the Continental Divide Overlook and Continental Crag climbing area were all closed as of Tuesday. The…
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Climber dies in Boulder County after falling 300 to 400 feet
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 48-year-old climber died in Eldorado Canyon State Park after falling several hundred feet Thursday afternoon. Authorities received reports of a climber falling along the backside of the Bastille Wall in the park at approximately…