Climbing

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The GMUG National Forest offers many opportunities for climbing, from scrambling through canyon rock jams, following an arduous but rewarding  trail to a  peak, or challenging yourself on a technical climb up an ice wall! Whatever your physical ability or level of skill, our forest has many places to meet your interest.
 

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

man climgin up over ledge with ice axe

Ice Climber at Ouray Ice Festival

5 people hikingup a skree slope

Climbing up Wetterhorn, Ouray Ranger District