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  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
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The nearby\nCache La Poudre River Canyon\n,\nHorsetooth Reservoir\n, Red Feather Lakes, and\nLory State Park\nall offer climbing opportunities for individuals seeking an outdoor adventure and a bit of a recreational challenge.\nFort Collins is home to a few great indoor options as well.\nWhetstone Climbing Gym\n offers over 20,000 square feet of various climbing styles with difficulty ranging from beginners all the way to experts. Be sure to check out their café with local food and craft brews after a hard day of climbing! \nAscent Studio\nis a next generation climbing and fitness facility that has options for bouldering, rope climbing, and speed climbing, plus space for training and fitness classes.\nOutdoor Areas\nHorsetooth Reservoir\nHorsetooth Reservoir offers an abundant number of climbing opportunities and locations but is mostly characterized by bouldering. In fact, it is where bouldering was invented! These routes will offer world-class views, easy access, and routes for all skill levels.\nSojourner Mountain Guides\nprovides guided climbing trips for Duncan's Ridge.\nRock Climbing at Duncan's Ridge\nCache La Poudre\nThe Cache La Poudre River is riddled with routes and opportunities for those who are seeking an authentic outdoor climbing experience. The routes found in the Cache La Poudre River are inherently more challenging than those found at an indoor gym. Fixed Pin Publishing offers guidebooks for routes in the area found\nhere\n and is founded by Ben Schneider, a board member of the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition.\nLory State Park\nLory State Park\n is home to some great granite bouldering just on the north west side of Horsetooth Reservoir. The Crag outlines a few routes\nhere\n. After a day on the rock, head over to Eltuck Bay for a dip in the reservoir and relax on the beach!\nRed Feather Lakes\nRed Feather Lakes, a short drive northwest through the Poudre Canyon, offers a playground suitable for every climbing style. This area is recently discovered in terms of recreational climbing and still has routes to be discovered. Fixed Pin Publishing has another guide book for this area found\nhere\n. Additionally, University of Denver's\nJames C. Kennedy Mountain Campus\n offers guided\nVia Ferrata and Rock Climbing\n. Follow cable supported climbing routes while their guides ensure your safety during your journey that combines thrill, adventure, and stunning natural landscapes.\nIndoor Areas\nAscent Studio\nAscent Studio\nis one of Northern Colorado’s premier climbing gyms and offers unique indoor climbing experiences built upon an inclusive and friendly environment. Whether you are looking to drop in for the day, compete in an event, or even take a climbing class, this gym has it all.\nWhetstone Climbing Gym\nWhetstone Climbing Gym\nis located in South Fort Collins, while still minutes away from the Downtown Square, this gym offers over 25,000 square feet of indoor climbing space. Fort Collins is home to the largest indoor climbing gym in Northern Colorado found at Whetstone Climbing Gym. This gym comes with a full cafe and bar for those who enjoy a happy hour after a climb.\nGuide books and Professional Tips\nThe Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition\nand\nFixed Pin Publishing\noffer route guides to many of the locations listed and are a trusted source of information regarding the rating and seasonality of climbs. Please know before you go and gather as much updated information as you can on top of what is provided!\nClimbing is a dangerous activity, do not attempt climbing without the proper equipment, training, and knowledge before you go. Please review all safety measures, equipment, and skill ability before starting your climb. 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Please always adhere to [Leave No Trace Principles](https:\/\/www.colorado.com\/articles\/leave-no-trace-care-colorado) so generations to come can enjoy the same experience.**\n\nWhether it is indoors or outdoors, Fort Collins is a corridor to some of the best climbing in North America. The nearby [Cache La Poudre River Canyon](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/cache-la-poudre-river\/), [Horsetooth Reservoir](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/horsetooth-reservoir\/), Red Feather Lakes, and [Lory State Park](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/) all offer climbing opportunities for individuals seeking an outdoor adventure and a bit of a recreational challenge.\n\nFort Collins is home to a few great indoor options as well. [Whetstone Climbing Gym](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/whetstone-climbing-gym\/1198\/) offers over 20,000 square feet of various climbing styles with difficulty ranging from beginners all the way to experts. Be sure to check out their café with local food and craft brews after a hard day of climbing! [Ascent Studio](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/ascent-studio-climbing-%26-fitness\/1869\/) is a next generation climbing and fitness facility that has options for bouldering, rope climbing, and speed climbing, plus space for training and fitness classes.\n\n## Outdoor Areas\n### Horsetooth Reservoir\nHorsetooth Reservoir offers an abundant number of climbing opportunities and locations but is mostly characterized by bouldering. In fact, it is where bouldering was invented! These routes will offer world-class views, easy access, and routes for all skill levels. [Sojourner Mountain Guides](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/sojourner-mountain-guides\/1954\/) provides guided climbing trips for Duncan's Ridge.\n## Rock Climbing at Duncan's Ridge\n### Cache La Poudre\nThe Cache La Poudre River is riddled with routes and opportunities for those who are seeking an authentic outdoor climbing experience. The routes found in the Cache La Poudre River are inherently more challenging than those found at an indoor gym. Fixed Pin Publishing offers guidebooks for routes in the area found [here](https:\/\/www.fixedpin.com\/products\/poudre-canyon-rock-climbing-guide-3rd-edition) and is founded by Ben Schneider, a board member of the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition.\n\n### Lory State Park\n[Lory State Park](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/) is home to some great granite bouldering just on the north west side of Horsetooth Reservoir. The Crag outlines a few routes [here](https:\/\/www.thecrag.com\/en\/climbing\/united-states\/colorado\/fort-collins\/area\/5467664259). After a day on the rock, head over to Eltuck Bay for a dip in the reservoir and relax on the beach\\!\n\n### Red Feather Lakes\nRed Feather Lakes, a short drive northwest through the Poudre Canyon, offers a playground suitable for every climbing style. This area is recently discovered in terms of recreational climbing and still has routes to be discovered. Fixed Pin Publishing has another guide book for this area found [here](https:\/\/www.fixedpin.com\/products\/red-feather-lakes-climbing-guide). Additionally, University of Denver's [James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/james-c-kennedy-mountain-campus-du-denver-university\/1368\/) offers guided [Via Ferrata and Rock Climbing](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/du-outdoors-via-ferrata-%26-rock-climbing\/1668\/). Follow cable supported climbing routes while their guides ensure your safety during your journey that combines thrill, adventure, and stunning natural landscapes.\n\n![Via Ferrata](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,h_450,q_75,w_800\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco\/ViaFerrata_WideView_21_7d2f5077-1825-4e75-9df2-a453f6ba6a75.jpg)\n\n## Indoor Areas\n### Ascent Studio\n[Ascent Studio](https:\/\/ascentstudio.com\/) is one of Northern Colorado’s premier climbing gyms and offers unique indoor climbing experiences built upon an inclusive and friendly environment. Whether you are looking to drop in for the day, compete in an event, or even take a climbing class, this gym has it all.\n\n### Whetstone Climbing Gym\n[Whetstone Climbing Gym](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/whetstone-climbing-gym\/1198\/) is located in South Fort Collins, while still minutes away from the Downtown Square, this gym offers over 25,000 square feet of indoor climbing space. Fort Collins is home to the largest indoor climbing gym in Northern Colorado found at Whetstone Climbing Gym. This gym comes with a full cafe and bar for those who enjoy a happy hour after a climb.\n\n## Guide books and Professional Tips\n[The Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition](https:\/\/nococlimbing.org\/) and [Fixed Pin Publishing](https:\/\/www.fixedpin.com\/) offer route guides to many of the locations listed and are a trusted source of information regarding the rating and seasonality of climbs. Please know before you go and gather as much updated information as you can on top of what is provided\\!\n\n**Climbing is a dangerous activity, do not attempt climbing without the proper equipment, training, and knowledge before you go. Please review all safety measures, equipment, and skill ability before starting your climb. Regardless of the route rating, serious injuries can occur, please keep your safety in mind and thank you for visiting Fort Collins\\!**\n\n## Visitor Resources\n### [U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/u-s-forest-service-arapaho-%26-roosevelt-national-forests\/178\/)\nManages recreation such as camping in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (including the…\n\n[![U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_jpg,h_480,q_65,w_640\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco-redesign\/Default_Image_3c1311d0-23ff-4a2e-a37b-3dc06152d012.jpg)](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/u-s-forest-service-arapaho-%26-roosevelt-national-forests\/178\/)\n\n### [Colorado Division of Wildlife](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/colorado-division-of-wildlife\/822\/)\nInformation on hunting, fishing, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.\n\n[![Colorado Division of Wildlife](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_jpg,h_480,q_65,w_640\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco-redesign\/Default_Image_3c1311d0-23ff-4a2e-a37b-3dc06152d012.jpg)](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/colorado-division-of-wildlife\/822\/)\n\n## Fort Collins Spotlight\n###\n[![](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_jpg,h_294,q_65,w_294\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco-redesign\/Default_Image_3c1311d0-23ff-4a2e-a37b-3dc06152d012.jpg)](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/climbing-activites\/)\n\nSponsored\n\n###\n[![](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_jpg,h_294,q_65,w_294\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco-redesign\/Default_Image_3c1311d0-23ff-4a2e-a37b-3dc06152d012.jpg)](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/climbing-activites\/)\n\nSponsored\n\n###\n[![](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_jpg,h_294,q_65,w_294\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco-redesign\/Default_Image_3c1311d0-23ff-4a2e-a37b-3dc06152d012.jpg)](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/climbing-activites\/)\n\nSponsored\n\n###\n[![](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_jpg,h_294,q_65,w_294\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco-redesign\/Default_Image_3c1311d0-23ff-4a2e-a37b-3dc06152d012.jpg)](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/climbing-activites\/)\n\nSponsored\n\n[Request a Free Visitors Guide Start Your Trip Here](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/maps-info\/visitors-guide\/)\n\n[Subscribe to our Newsletter Start Your Trip Here](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/about\/newsletter-sign-up\/)\n\n[![Fort Collins CVB](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/includes\/public\/assets\/shared\/logos\/footer-logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/)\n\n###### Visitor Information Center\n7 Old Town Square, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80524\n\n[(970) 232-3840](<tel:+(970) 232-3840>)   [(800) 274-3678](<tel:+(800) 274-3678>)\n\n[information@ftcollins.com](mailto:information@ftcollins.com)\n\n- [Partners](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/partners\/ \"Partners\")\n- [Media Kit](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/about\/media\/ \"Media Kit\")\n- [Staff Directory](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/staff-directory\/ \"Staff Directory\")\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/contact\/ \"Contact\")\n- [Sitemap](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/sitemap\/ \"Sitemap\")\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/privacy-policy\/ \"Privacy Policy\")\n- [About Visit Fort Collins](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/about\/ \"About Visit Fort Collins\")\n\n© 2026 Fort Collins. All Rights Reserved\n\n[![Made by Simpleview](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/includes\/public\/assets\/shared\/made-by-sv-white.svg)](https:\/\/www.simpleviewinc.com\/our-services\/creative-design\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"## Climbing Activities\n**IMPORTANT: Fort Collins is surrounded by seemingly countless outdoor recreation adventures waiting to be explored. Please always adhere to [Leave No Trace Principles](https:\/\/www.colorado.com\/articles\/leave-no-trace-care-colorado) so generations to come can enjoy the same experience.**\n\nWhether it is indoors or outdoors, Fort Collins is a corridor to some of the best climbing in North America. The nearby [Cache La Poudre River Canyon](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/cache-la-poudre-river\/), [Horsetooth Reservoir](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/horsetooth-reservoir\/), Red Feather Lakes, and [Lory State Park](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/) all offer climbing opportunities for individuals seeking an outdoor adventure and a bit of a recreational challenge.\n\nFort Collins is home to a few great indoor options as well. [Whetstone Climbing Gym](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/whetstone-climbing-gym\/1198\/) offers over 20,000 square feet of various climbing styles with difficulty ranging from beginners all the way to experts. Be sure to check out their café with local food and craft brews after a hard day of climbing! [Ascent Studio](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/ascent-studio-climbing-%26-fitness\/1869\/) is a next generation climbing and fitness facility that has options for bouldering, rope climbing, and speed climbing, plus space for training and fitness classes.\n\n## Outdoor Areas\n### Horsetooth Reservoir\nHorsetooth Reservoir offers an abundant number of climbing opportunities and locations but is mostly characterized by bouldering. In fact, it is where bouldering was invented! These routes will offer world-class views, easy access, and routes for all skill levels. [Sojourner Mountain Guides](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/sojourner-mountain-guides\/1954\/) provides guided climbing trips for Duncan's Ridge.\n## Rock Climbing at Duncan's Ridge\n### Cache La Poudre\nThe Cache La Poudre River is riddled with routes and opportunities for those who are seeking an authentic outdoor climbing experience. The routes found in the Cache La Poudre River are inherently more challenging than those found at an indoor gym. Fixed Pin Publishing offers guidebooks for routes in the area found [here](https:\/\/www.fixedpin.com\/products\/poudre-canyon-rock-climbing-guide-3rd-edition) and is founded by Ben Schneider, a board member of the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition.\n\n### Lory State Park\n[Lory State Park](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/) is home to some great granite bouldering just on the north west side of Horsetooth Reservoir. The Crag outlines a few routes [here](https:\/\/www.thecrag.com\/en\/climbing\/united-states\/colorado\/fort-collins\/area\/5467664259). After a day on the rock, head over to Eltuck Bay for a dip in the reservoir and relax on the beach\\!\n\n### Red Feather Lakes\nRed Feather Lakes, a short drive northwest through the Poudre Canyon, offers a playground suitable for every climbing style. This area is recently discovered in terms of recreational climbing and still has routes to be discovered. Fixed Pin Publishing has another guide book for this area found [here](https:\/\/www.fixedpin.com\/products\/red-feather-lakes-climbing-guide). Additionally, University of Denver's [James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/james-c-kennedy-mountain-campus-du-denver-university\/1368\/) offers guided [Via Ferrata and Rock Climbing](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/du-outdoors-via-ferrata-%26-rock-climbing\/1668\/). Follow cable supported climbing routes while their guides ensure your safety during your journey that combines thrill, adventure, and stunning natural landscapes.\n\n![Via Ferrata](https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/c_fill,h_450,q_75,w_800\/v1\/clients\/fortcollinsco\/ViaFerrata_WideView_21_7d2f5077-1825-4e75-9df2-a453f6ba6a75.jpg)\n\n## Indoor Areas\n### Ascent Studio\n[Ascent Studio](https:\/\/ascentstudio.com\/) is one of Northern Colorado’s premier climbing gyms and offers unique indoor climbing experiences built upon an inclusive and friendly environment. Whether you are looking to drop in for the day, compete in an event, or even take a climbing class, this gym has it all.\n\n### Whetstone Climbing Gym\n[Whetstone Climbing Gym](https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/listing\/whetstone-climbing-gym\/1198\/) is located in South Fort Collins, while still minutes away from the Downtown Square, this gym offers over 25,000 square feet of indoor climbing space. Fort Collins is home to the largest indoor climbing gym in Northern Colorado found at Whetstone Climbing Gym. This gym comes with a full cafe and bar for those who enjoy a happy hour after a climb.\n\n## Guide books and Professional Tips\n[The Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition](https:\/\/nococlimbing.org\/) and [Fixed Pin Publishing](https:\/\/www.fixedpin.com\/) offer route guides to many of the locations listed and are a trusted source of information regarding the rating and seasonality of climbs. Please know before you go and gather as much updated information as you can on top of what is provided\\!\n\n**Climbing is a dangerous activity, do not attempt climbing without the proper equipment, training, and knowledge before you go. Please review all safety measures, equipment, and skill ability before starting your climb. Regardless of the route rating, serious injuries can occur, please keep your safety in mind and thank you for visiting Fort Collins\\!**","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Climbing Activities IMPORTANT: Fort Collins is surrounded by seemingly countless outdoor recreation adventures waiting to be explored. Please always adhere to Leave No Trace Principles so generations to come can enjoy the same experience. Whether it is indoors or outdoors, Fort Collins is a corridor to some of the best climbing in North America. The nearby Cache La Poudre River Canyon , Horsetooth Reservoir , Red Feather Lakes, and Lory State Park all offer climbing opportunities for individuals seeking an outdoor adventure and a bit of a recreational challenge. Fort Collins is home to a few great indoor options as well. Whetstone Climbing Gym offers over 20,000 square feet of various climbing styles with difficulty ranging from beginners all the way to experts. Be sure to check out their café with local food and craft brews after a hard day of climbing! Ascent Studio is a next generation climbing and fitness facility that has options for bouldering, rope climbing, and speed climbing, plus space for training and fitness classes. Outdoor Areas Horsetooth Reservoir Horsetooth Reservoir offers an abundant number of climbing opportunities and locations but is mostly characterized by bouldering. In fact, it is where bouldering was invented! These routes will offer world-class views, easy access, and routes for all skill levels. Sojourner Mountain Guides provides guided climbing trips for Duncan's Ridge. Rock Climbing at Duncan's Ridge Cache La Poudre The Cache La Poudre River is riddled with routes and opportunities for those who are seeking an authentic outdoor climbing experience. The routes found in the Cache La Poudre River are inherently more challenging than those found at an indoor gym. Fixed Pin Publishing offers guidebooks for routes in the area found here and is founded by Ben Schneider, a board member of the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition. Lory State Park Lory State Park is home to some great granite bouldering just on the north west side of Horsetooth Reservoir. The Crag outlines a few routes here . After a day on the rock, head over to Eltuck Bay for a dip in the reservoir and relax on the beach! Red Feather Lakes Red Feather Lakes, a short drive northwest through the Poudre Canyon, offers a playground suitable for every climbing style. This area is recently discovered in terms of recreational climbing and still has routes to be discovered. Fixed Pin Publishing has another guide book for this area found here . Additionally, University of Denver's James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus offers guided Via Ferrata and Rock Climbing . Follow cable supported climbing routes while their guides ensure your safety during your journey that combines thrill, adventure, and stunning natural landscapes. Indoor Areas Ascent Studio Ascent Studio is one of Northern Colorado’s premier climbing gyms and offers unique indoor climbing experiences built upon an inclusive and friendly environment. Whether you are looking to drop in for the day, compete in an event, or even take a climbing class, this gym has it all. Whetstone Climbing Gym Whetstone Climbing Gym is located in South Fort Collins, while still minutes away from the Downtown Square, this gym offers over 25,000 square feet of indoor climbing space. Fort Collins is home to the largest indoor climbing gym in Northern Colorado found at Whetstone Climbing Gym. This gym comes with a full cafe and bar for those who enjoy a happy hour after a climb. Guide books and Professional Tips The Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition and Fixed Pin Publishing offer route guides to many of the locations listed and are a trusted source of information regarding the rating and seasonality of climbs. Please know before you go and gather as much updated information as you can on top of what is provided! Climbing is a dangerous activity, do not attempt climbing without the proper equipment, training, and knowledge before you go. Please review all safety measures, equipment, and skill ability before starting your climb. Regardless of the route rating, serious injuries can occur, please keep your safety in mind and thank you for visiting Fort Collins!
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IMPORTANT: Fort Collins is surrounded by seemingly countless outdoor recreation adventures waiting to be explored. Please always adhere to [Leave No Trace Principles](https://www.colorado.com/articles/leave-no-trace-care-colorado) so generations to come can enjoy the same experience. Whether it is indoors or outdoors, Fort Collins is a corridor to some of the best climbing in North America. The nearby [Cache La Poudre River Canyon](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/cache-la-poudre-river/), [Horsetooth Reservoir](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/horsetooth-reservoir/), Red Feather Lakes, and [Lory State Park](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/) all offer climbing opportunities for individuals seeking an outdoor adventure and a bit of a recreational challenge. Fort Collins is home to a few great indoor options as well. [Whetstone Climbing Gym](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/whetstone-climbing-gym/1198/) offers over 20,000 square feet of various climbing styles with difficulty ranging from beginners all the way to experts. Be sure to check out their café with local food and craft brews after a hard day of climbing! [Ascent Studio](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/ascent-studio-climbing-%26-fitness/1869/) is a next generation climbing and fitness facility that has options for bouldering, rope climbing, and speed climbing, plus space for training and fitness classes. ## Outdoor Areas ### Horsetooth Reservoir Horsetooth Reservoir offers an abundant number of climbing opportunities and locations but is mostly characterized by bouldering. In fact, it is where bouldering was invented! These routes will offer world-class views, easy access, and routes for all skill levels. [Sojourner Mountain Guides](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/sojourner-mountain-guides/1954/) provides guided climbing trips for Duncan's Ridge. ## Rock Climbing at Duncan's Ridge ### Cache La Poudre The Cache La Poudre River is riddled with routes and opportunities for those who are seeking an authentic outdoor climbing experience. The routes found in the Cache La Poudre River are inherently more challenging than those found at an indoor gym. Fixed Pin Publishing offers guidebooks for routes in the area found [here](https://www.fixedpin.com/products/poudre-canyon-rock-climbing-guide-3rd-edition) and is founded by Ben Schneider, a board member of the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition. ### Lory State Park [Lory State Park](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/) is home to some great granite bouldering just on the north west side of Horsetooth Reservoir. The Crag outlines a few routes [here](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/united-states/colorado/fort-collins/area/5467664259). After a day on the rock, head over to Eltuck Bay for a dip in the reservoir and relax on the beach\! ### Red Feather Lakes Red Feather Lakes, a short drive northwest through the Poudre Canyon, offers a playground suitable for every climbing style. This area is recently discovered in terms of recreational climbing and still has routes to be discovered. Fixed Pin Publishing has another guide book for this area found [here](https://www.fixedpin.com/products/red-feather-lakes-climbing-guide). Additionally, University of Denver's [James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/james-c-kennedy-mountain-campus-du-denver-university/1368/) offers guided [Via Ferrata and Rock Climbing](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/du-outdoors-via-ferrata-%26-rock-climbing/1668/). 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Fort Collins is home to the largest indoor climbing gym in Northern Colorado found at Whetstone Climbing Gym. This gym comes with a full cafe and bar for those who enjoy a happy hour after a climb. ## Guide books and Professional Tips [The Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition](https://nococlimbing.org/) and [Fixed Pin Publishing](https://www.fixedpin.com/) offer route guides to many of the locations listed and are a trusted source of information regarding the rating and seasonality of climbs. Please know before you go and gather as much updated information as you can on top of what is provided\! Climbing is a dangerous activity, do not attempt climbing without the proper equipment, training, and knowledge before you go. Please review all safety measures, equipment, and skill ability before starting your climb. 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Readable Markdown	## Climbing Activities IMPORTANT: Fort Collins is surrounded by seemingly countless outdoor recreation adventures waiting to be explored. Please always adhere to [Leave No Trace Principles](https://www.colorado.com/articles/leave-no-trace-care-colorado) so generations to come can enjoy the same experience. Whether it is indoors or outdoors, Fort Collins is a corridor to some of the best climbing in North America. The nearby [Cache La Poudre River Canyon](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/cache-la-poudre-river/), [Horsetooth Reservoir](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/horsetooth-reservoir/), Red Feather Lakes, and [Lory State Park](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/) all offer climbing opportunities for individuals seeking an outdoor adventure and a bit of a recreational challenge. Fort Collins is home to a few great indoor options as well. [Whetstone Climbing Gym](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/whetstone-climbing-gym/1198/) offers over 20,000 square feet of various climbing styles with difficulty ranging from beginners all the way to experts. Be sure to check out their café with local food and craft brews after a hard day of climbing! [Ascent Studio](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/ascent-studio-climbing-%26-fitness/1869/) is a next generation climbing and fitness facility that has options for bouldering, rope climbing, and speed climbing, plus space for training and fitness classes. ## Outdoor Areas ### Horsetooth Reservoir Horsetooth Reservoir offers an abundant number of climbing opportunities and locations but is mostly characterized by bouldering. In fact, it is where bouldering was invented! These routes will offer world-class views, easy access, and routes for all skill levels. [Sojourner Mountain Guides](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/sojourner-mountain-guides/1954/) provides guided climbing trips for Duncan's Ridge. ## Rock Climbing at Duncan's Ridge ### Cache La Poudre The Cache La Poudre River is riddled with routes and opportunities for those who are seeking an authentic outdoor climbing experience. The routes found in the Cache La Poudre River are inherently more challenging than those found at an indoor gym. Fixed Pin Publishing offers guidebooks for routes in the area found [here](https://www.fixedpin.com/products/poudre-canyon-rock-climbing-guide-3rd-edition) and is founded by Ben Schneider, a board member of the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition. ### Lory State Park [Lory State Park](https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/parks-open-spaces/) is home to some great granite bouldering just on the north west side of Horsetooth Reservoir. The Crag outlines a few routes [here](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/united-states/colorado/fort-collins/area/5467664259). After a day on the rock, head over to Eltuck Bay for a dip in the reservoir and relax on the beach\! ### Red Feather Lakes Red Feather Lakes, a short drive northwest through the Poudre Canyon, offers a playground suitable for every climbing style. This area is recently discovered in terms of recreational climbing and still has routes to be discovered. Fixed Pin Publishing has another guide book for this area found [here](https://www.fixedpin.com/products/red-feather-lakes-climbing-guide). Additionally, University of Denver's [James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/james-c-kennedy-mountain-campus-du-denver-university/1368/) offers guided [Via Ferrata and Rock Climbing](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/du-outdoors-via-ferrata-%26-rock-climbing/1668/). Follow cable supported climbing routes while their guides ensure your safety during your journey that combines thrill, adventure, and stunning natural landscapes. ![Via Ferrata](https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/c_fill,h_450,q_75,w_800/v1/clients/fortcollinsco/ViaFerrata_WideView_21_7d2f5077-1825-4e75-9df2-a453f6ba6a75.jpg) ## Indoor Areas ### Ascent Studio [Ascent Studio](https://ascentstudio.com/) is one of Northern Colorado’s premier climbing gyms and offers unique indoor climbing experiences built upon an inclusive and friendly environment. Whether you are looking to drop in for the day, compete in an event, or even take a climbing class, this gym has it all. ### Whetstone Climbing Gym [Whetstone Climbing Gym](https://www.visitftcollins.com/listing/whetstone-climbing-gym/1198/) is located in South Fort Collins, while still minutes away from the Downtown Square, this gym offers over 25,000 square feet of indoor climbing space. Fort Collins is home to the largest indoor climbing gym in Northern Colorado found at Whetstone Climbing Gym. This gym comes with a full cafe and bar for those who enjoy a happy hour after a climb. ## Guide books and Professional Tips [The Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition](https://nococlimbing.org/) and [Fixed Pin Publishing](https://www.fixedpin.com/) offer route guides to many of the locations listed and are a trusted source of information regarding the rating and seasonality of climbs. Please know before you go and gather as much updated information as you can on top of what is provided\! Climbing is a dangerous activity, do not attempt climbing without the proper equipment, training, and knowledge before you go. Please review all safety measures, equipment, and skill ability before starting your climb. Regardless of the route rating, serious injuries can occur, please keep your safety in mind and thank you for visiting Fort Collins\!
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