Climb – Narrow Gauge Slabs

Trip prioritized for current ACS students. Non-ACS participants may register pending availability.

Climb details:
Sport climbs at the crag range from 5.4-5.9.

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/126680187/narrow-gauge-slabs

Required gear: 
Helmet, climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device.

The crag gets quite warm, consider bringing chalk and plenty of water.

Required skills: 
Knowledge of how to tie-in to a harness, basic climbing commands, and partner safety checks. Strict adherence to PBUS belay technique with a GriGri/assisted braking device (preferred) or ATC.

We will set up some top ropes for the group to use.

For non-ACS participants, the ability to lead belay is preferred.

Meet at Pine Valley Ranch Park/Narrow Gauge Trail at 3:00pm and hike in together.

We will climb until dusk or the group decides it is satisfied with the climbing.

​​https://maps.app.goo.gl/SHCyDhUopkREccar9

“From the Denver area, follow Highway 285 south to the traffic light at Pine Junction, where a sign points left to Pine Valley Ranch Park. (This is about a mile past the turn to Staunton State Park).  Turn left (south) onto Pine Valley Road and follow it for about 6 winding miles.  Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road (sign just after a sharp left curve points right for the park) and follow it to its end at the park entrance.”

The approach to the crag is a short ~0.5 mi hike from the parking lot (see Mountain Project link for details).