Flatirons Climbing Council

Category: News

  • New Formations Open for Bolting

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    [av_heading tag=’h3′ padding=’10’ heading=’New Formations Open for Bolting’ color=” style=” custom_font=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] We are excited to report that OSMP has approved new formations for route development in the Flatirons! The new formations include: – The Devil’s Advocate (limited to 2 routes) – Mickey Mouse Wall (limited to 2…

  • How to muffle your drill during nesting season

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    [av_heading tag=’h3′ padding=’10’ heading=’How to muffle your drill during nesting season’ color=” style=” custom_font=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Raptor-nesting season takes place each year in the Flatirons from late winter through midsummer, resulting in the closure of many formations from February 1 through July 31 (some areas might open earlier depending on the…

  • The Flatirons Climbing Council’s Position Statement on the Chautauqua Access Management Plan

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    [av_heading heading=’The FCC’s Position Statement on the Chautauqua Access Management Plan’ tag=’h3′ style=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ padding=’10’ color=” custom_font=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] The Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) is a local non-profit dedicated to preserving and expanding climbing access on City of Boulder lands, preserving climbing and natural resources, and working in tandem with land…

  • 2016 Year in Review

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    The FCC had a successful and exciting year that included trail work, fixed hardware upgrades, stewardship and new routes that continue to help climbing thrive in the Flatirons. Dinosaur Rock Trail Work:    In July 2016, the FCC and OSMP hosted a volunteer trail project at Dinosaur Rock and Der Zerkle in the Flatirons west of…

  • Dinosaur Rock and Der Zerkle Trail Project

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    [av_heading tag=’h3′ padding=’10’ heading=’Dinosaur Rock and Der Zerkle Trail Day’ color=” style=” custom_font=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] On July 8th and 9th, the FCC and OSMP hosted a volunteer trail project at Dinosaur Rock and Der Zerkle in the Flatirons west of Boulder.  The event was a BIG success and the…

  • Thank You Trango!

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    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!!!

  • Attention Flatirons Route Developers!

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    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…

  • Successful Trash Bash!

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    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…

  • 2015 TRASH BASH

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    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…

  • New Access Trail to the South Face of Seal Rock

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    As you may have seen, there is a new trail to access the south side of Seal Rock. From the base of the east face, the new trail goes southeast about 200′, and then cuts back up west to the crag. You can’t miss the sign. It may take a minute or so longer, but…