Rock Climbing in Ouray, Colorado
"Our unique location in SW Colorado affords us the luxury of both scenic alpine cragging as well as high desert climbing.." - San Juan Mountain Guides
Over 150 climbs have recently been developed in the Ouray area. Most of which are single pitch sport climbs. There are some multi-pitch and traditional routes as well. It's possible to rock climb year round if the weather is good. The best seasons are spring, summer and fall. A guidebook is available at:
Ouray Mountain Sports - 722 Main, Ouray
leo@ouraysports.com (970) 325-4284
www.ouraysports.com
Ouray also has routes for beginners. Contact San Juan Mountain Guides to make sure you recieve proper instruction.
San Juan Mountain Guides, LLC - Ouray
info@ourayclimbing.com (970) 325-4925
www.ourayclimbing.com
Other Nearby Climbing Areas
Black Canyon of the Gunnison - Big adventures and big commitment! Multi-pitch and big wall climbing. Driving Time: 1 hr. to the South Rim. Season: Spring, Fall
Colorado National Monument - Desert towers and sandsone cracks. Driving Time: 2 hrs. Season: Spring, Winter, Fall
Indian Creek - The motherlode of world-class crack climbing. Driving Time: 3 - 3.5 hrs. Season: Spring, Winter, Fall
Unaweep Canyon - Single and multi-pitch climbs on granite. Driving Time: 2 hrs. Season: Spring, Fall
Ophir Wall - Single and multi-pitch climbs on granite. Driving Time: 1.5 hrs. Season: Summer
Photo by Jeff Cricco / CTO
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