Ice climbing - Leadville, Summit County, ColoradoThis climb is close to the main road, yet far enough away to be quiet and serene. |
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Ice climbing - LeadvilleLeadville There is low difficulty climb near Leadville called Chalk Creek. It lies close to the road, but is protected from winds and vehicular noise from Hwy 24. North of Leadville and south of Copper Mountain lies this frozen waterfall on Forest Service land. The climb has about 40 feet of vertical and can be top roped. You can usually judge the group of cars parked at this pullout if the spot is crowded. From Leadville, head north on Hwy 24 towards Copper Mountain, as you approach Climax Mine & Fremont Pass, stop at a pull off about 3.4 miles short and past some power lines that cross the road. From Denver, take I-70 to Copper Mt, S on 24, pass the Climax Mine/Fremont Pass 3.4 miles. You go through the switchbacks downhill and about 0.1 mile short of power lines crossing overhead. |
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