Rock On, Boulder: Why This Town Is a Climber’s Paradise

Hey Boulder! 🌞

Boulder isn’t just a great place to hike — it’s one of the top rock climbing destinations in the country. With over 5,300 climbing routes and everything from beginner-friendly scrambles to bucket-list trad climbs, it’s no wonder climbers from around the world flock here. Whether you’re just getting into climbing or you’re ready to tackle a V12, Boulder’s crags are calling.

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— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉

Rock On, Boulder

Boulder isn’t just hiker heaven — it’s also one of the top rock climbing destinations in the U.S. With over 5,300 routes across sandstone, granite, and everything in between, this is where weekend warriors and pro climbers all come to play. Whether you’re new to the wall or chasing your next V12, here are a few places to get vertical:

• The Flatirons – Iconic, beginner-friendly slabs with epic views. Yes, that’s the one on the TIME Magazine cover.

• Eldorado Canyon – Trad climbing central. Try Bastille Crack if you’re just starting, or The Naked Edge if you’re feeling bold.

• Flagstaff Mountain – Boulder’s go-to bouldering zone. Local favorite: Monkey Traverse (V4).

• Boulder Canyon – From casual to cutting-edge (The Game, V15), it’s got it all in granite.

• Upper Dream Canyon – Remote, dramatic, and home to one of Colorado’s hardest trad lines: China Doll (5.14a).

🧗‍♂️ Need gear? Check out Neptune Mountaineering or Rock and Resole.

🧘‍♀️ Need to stretch after? Boulder’s yoga studios have your back.

🍕 Need to refuel? Two words: Backcountry Pizza.

🦅 Reminder: Some areas close seasonally for raptor nesting. Check conditions, use existing trails, and leave no trace!

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🧗 Rock On, Boulder

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