Alex Honnold’s Free Solo is coming to Kimball’s Peak Three theater in Colorado Springs Oct 5, 2018.
Tanner Appreciation Weekend-Oct 5-7, 2018
Tanner Appreciation Weekend-Oct 5-7, 2018. Free Camping at Oak Creek Campground and climbing along Oak Creek Grade Road. Bring your loppers to help clean the approach trails too.
Fire Closure Lifted
The northern Wet Mountains closure due to the Adobe Peak fire has been lifted according to the USFS. Climb on.
2018 Summer Closures
Climbing north of Hwy 96 is closed due to the drought conditions, aridification of the Wet Mountains, and Adobe Peak fire. This includes Stultz Canyon/Voyageur, Lincoln Wall, Newlin Creek, Raven Buttress, Rattlesnake Gulch, Quiet Towers, and Twin Sisters. Tanner is still closed for raptors, as is South Hardscrabble from the fires two years ago. Most climbing areas south of 96 are still open. Areas open include Titanic, Bud Light Wall, Goliath Gorge, Midway, Black Hole, Junk Yard, and Green Wall to the north.Please respect the closures.
July 2018 Meetup
The next meet up will be Thursday, July 12 at El Nopal, 1435 E. Evans. SoCO CRAG will be gathering at 6:00pm to socialize, followed by our meeting from 6:45- 7:30. This is your chance to network with other area climbers, plan trips and to hear first-hand the latest from SoCO CRAG. Come join us for food and drinks. Bring a friend!
Spring 2018 Meet Up
The next meet up will be Thursday, March 29 at El Nopal, 1435 E. Evans. SoCO CRAG will be gathering at 6:00pm to socialize, followed by our meeting from 6:45- 7:30. This is your chance to network with other area climbers, plan trips and to hear first-hand the latest from SoCO CRAG. Come join us for food and drinks. Bring a friend!
2018 Climbing Competition
The 6th Annual SoCO CRAG / Pueblo YMCA Community Climbing Competition was held Feb 25, 2018. Kids 6-14 climbed in the morning and adults ages 18+ climb in the afternoon. Scoring was based on a climber’s 5 highest scores from top rope and bouldering combined. The coveted Golden Crimper was awarded to the highest scoring male and female climbers from the youth and adult categories. Thanks to our sponsors: CSU-Pueblo Outdoor Pursuits, The Edge, REI, Great Divide, Mountain Equipment Recyclers, Mountain Chalet, Superior Lube, Access Fund, Gearonimo, Subway, Pueblo YMCA, Chipotle, City Rock, Pueblo Zoo and Academy Kids Vision.
6th Annual Community Climbing Competition
The cure for cabin fever, the 6th Annual SoCO CRAG / Pueblo YMCA Community Climbing Competition will be held Sunday,Feb 25, 2018 at the Pueblo YMCA . Kids 6-17 climb in the morning and adults ages 18+ climb in the afternoon. Awards and prizes are given to the top youth and adult climbers. Scoring is based on a climber’s 5 highest scores from top rope and bouldering combined. The coveted Golden Crimper will be awarded to the highest scoring male and female climbers from the youth and adult categories.
January 2018 Meetup
The next meet up will be January 18 at Romero’s Cafe, 1323 Santa Fe. SoCO CRAG will be gathering at 6:30pm to socialize, followed by our meeting from 7- 8. This is your chance to network with other area climbers, plan the comp and trips and to hear first-hand the latest from SoCO CRAG. Come join us for a taco and tostada bar($10.95/person). BYOB and a friend! See you downstairs.
South Hardscrabble still Closed
South Hardscrabble Road is closed indefinitely. Spoke with the USFS, they said the erosion after the Junkins Fire creates a situation that makes FS Road 386 dangerous to travel. If you want to climb at Ego’s Nest, Scene of the Crime, or Isabella’s Tierra you need to bike or hike from the closure.