Published: Sept. 30, 2019
Infographic — Rock Climbing
CU Boulder’s backyard, a natural playground of canyons and rock faces, draws and inspires rock climbers from around the world, including many Buffs.
They scale the Naked Edge in Eldorado Canyon, the First Flatiron above Chautauqua and Hagan’s Wall on Flagstaff Mountain. Some seek adventure far beyond the Boulder Bubble and have found glory on Mount Everest, Yosemite’s El Capitan and the obstacle course of Team Ninja Warrior.
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