Author: Alec Walsh

Alec Walsh resides in the mile high city of Denver, Colorado. As a full-time student, he maintains a busy schedule of classes, writing, and a love of the outdoors. A traveler, surfer, climber, and a writer, he takes every opportunity to get out and explore the wild places around him.

Looking to visit the Mile High city this summer? Between driving to the trailhead, hiking to the crag, and getting back, a whole day can be spent on the process of just getting to and from a climbing spot. And although a nice hike is a great way to spend a day off, it makes a trip to the crag off-limits for climbers with anything less than a day to spare. Luckily for Denver visitors, there are a surplus of great climbs within 45 minutes of downtown with quick and easy approaches. In under an hour, you could be roped up and sending routes…

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