Tag: Eldorado Canyon State Park
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Rock climbers rescued from Eldorado Canyon State Park in Boulder
Two rock climbers were rescued in Eldorado Canyon State Park south of Boulder on Saturday evening after becoming stuck. Boulder County rescue crews were called just before 8 p.m. by two climbers who were stuck on the top pitch of the T-2 climb located on Tower Two of the Redgarden Wall. The 22-year-old and 20-year-old…
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Explore some of Colorado’s geologic wonders at these 5 state parks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Reservoirs are synonymous with Colorado’s state parks. It’s no wonder the government would seek to preserve those precious waters. But not to be overlooked are the geologic wonders at the center of some parks. Eldorado Canyon John Schroyer and Helen Davis begin their hike to…
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Trails, climbing areas closed at Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting eagles
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Certain trails and climbing areas in Eldorado Canyon State Park’s Rattlesnake Gulch are now closed to protect nesting golden eagles, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Tuesday. Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, the Continental Divide Overlook and Continental Crag climbing area were all closed as of Tuesday. The…
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Climber dies in Boulder County after falling 300 to 400 feet
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 48-year-old climber died in Eldorado Canyon State Park after falling several hundred feet Thursday afternoon. Authorities received reports of a climber falling along the backside of the Bastille Wall in the park at approximately…
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Portions of Fowler Trail closed due to safety concerns
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sections of the Fowler Trail inside Eldorado Canyon State Park in Boulder County are temporarily closing due to safety concerns, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Friday. Recent rockfalls and heavy rain in the area prompted the closure along a 50-foot section of the trail, about…
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Injured climber rescued at Eldorado Canyon State Park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man who injured his leg while climbing at Eldorado Canyon State Park was rescued Wednesday afternoon. Authorities received a report that a 32-year-old climber injured his leg after a fall of 10 feet in…
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Rock climber rescued after falling 40 feet in Eldorado Canyon State Park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 24-year-old rock climber was rescued Sunday after he fell 40 feet in Eldorado Canyon State Park, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said. Rescue crews helped evacuate the Louisville climber after he fell shortly before noon. He was brought to the hospital with injuries that…