Flatirons Climbing Council

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  • FHRC Public Meeting – Tuesday, September 1 online

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    The FHRC public vote and meeting is coming up! Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm Please join the Online Zoom Meeting via the following link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6390277698?pwd=OTlXcCtKVG9XU3JNL2pzaDZtMU85dz09 Meeting ID: 639 027 7698 Passcode: 7Vf9U8 Meeting to review and conduct public vote on the current Flatirons route applications. Proposals include one route on the Goose (5.13),…

  • Overhang Rock Stewardship Event on August 21 & 22, 2020.

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    The Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) in conjunction with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) is conducting a volunteer trail project this month on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. The project will encompass building a new climber access trail to Overhang Rock from Bear Canyon. Come join the community in…

  • FHRC Public Meeting – Monday, June 1 online

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    The FHRC public vote and meeting is coming up! Monday, June 1 – 7:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76169436103?pwd=ZnlwT1RDVnROMEtrVHIxMTFPSzMvZz09 Meeting ID: 761 6943 6103 Password: Flatirons Please join us to review and vote on the new Flatirons route applications. Proposals include one route on Hillbilly Crag (5.13), one route on the Goose (5.13), one route on The…

  • Covid-19 Guidance Update May 15, 2020

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    Dear Climbing community The City of Boulder has implemented new measures effective May 9 for reopening commerce while advocating that it is “Safer at Home”.  Recreation and exercise are possible during this time with proper safety measures and by adhering to the new Boulder County Public Health Order requiring Facial Coverings in Public. https://assets.bouldercounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Facial-Covering-Order-05022020.pdf   We have listened to…

  • Thank you Rock & Resole and local Sponsors

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    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…

  • Cliff Nesting Raptor Closures Update May 14, 2020

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    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…

  • Cliff Nesting Raptor Closures February 1 – July 31

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    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…

  • Covid-19 Guidance

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    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…

  • Overhang Rock Stewardship Event on Nov 2, 2019

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    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.…

  • Rebolting in Fern Canyon

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    This September, a group of 10 volunteers replaced over 100 bolts in Fern Canyon and made a few anchor upgrades. Some of the hardware we removed was sketchy (photos to come), so it’s the right time to be psyched about this rebolting initiative. Once completed, Fern Canyon will have 252 bolts. Volunteers Paul, Steve and…