Le Soulier Perdu
I’d had two great days of climbing. The day before was on Daddy’s Day Out on Delta Peak across the highway from Nakisha Ski Resort. Rated a 10c but the most pitches were 5.8 or less. I “French Free’d” the
October 29, 2025
Why climb?
“Because it is there.” -George Mallory, 1923
I’d had two great days of climbing. The day before was on Daddy’s Day Out on Delta Peak across the highway from Nakisha Ski Resort. Rated a 10c but the most pitches were 5.8 or less. I “French Free’d” the
Eldo, as it’s known locally is a legendary climbing area. And with good reason. It’s almost impossibly beautiful, with brilliant red rock interspersed with pale yellows and lush green conifers in every view. Eldo has a long history, the village
This hike was like a carefully edited four hour version of hiking highlights in the Rockies.
Staunton State Park, near Golden Colorado is a jewel of a park for climbing. Formerly a ranch, the land was donated to form the park. In it is an area called Park View Dome, where there are some moderate sport