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Front Range climbing community, we need your help!

Front Range climbing community, we need your help!
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A classic Estes Park climbing venue is at risk. The Thumb and Needle overlooking town is a fantastic granite venue for climbers and a playground for anyone who loves the outdoors. Many a climber have taken their first steps here, and it's a great crag for more advanced climbers as well. Unfortunately, the Thumb & Needle is currently closed, up for sale and at risk of potential development. But not all is lost; we have an opportunity to make this land public for all!
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Join us, the @accessfund and other locals in protecting the Thumb & Needle. If you've have a great memory from recreating here, or want to in the future, please donate what you can and share this post! Link in bio to learn more and take action.
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📷 by Mike Whelan via @accessfund

#CMSguide @mikecoyleguiding and his clients climbe

#CMSguide @mikecoyleguiding and his clients climbed the North Face of Longs Peak on Monday. Here's what they found:
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Picture 1 - What a climbing route! Looks pretty fun, eh?
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Picture 2 – There was still a few hundred feet of snow to get on route. Snow was firm by 7am (but this was a few days ago when it was cooler temps). There were some patches of ice that the climbing party was able to avoid. This photo was taken on the descent, but shows the snow coverage well.
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Picture 3 – Summit dance! There was some snow above the roped pitches but they were able to avoid them.
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Picture 4 – Rappelling down the "Cables Route." Portions of the rock on the face were wet, but not icy.
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Is the famed Cables Route / North Face of Longs on your bucket list? This is the season to check it off the list and we can help. Join a scheduled group outing (two clients max for this route) for a special rate. We've got one opening on Saturday, 7/18! Snag the last spot via the link in our bio.

Let's take a moment to appreciate and support the

Let's take a moment to appreciate and support the work the Climbing Grief Fund (CGF) does for our community of climbers, alpinists and ski mountaineers.
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The Climbing Grief Fund is a program founded by #CMSguide @madaleinesorkin and serves as a resource hub aiming to better equip the mental health of our climbing community. Today marks the start of a fundraiser and film premier for "A Thousand Ways to Kiss the Ground," a film by @Hennataylorfilms and @summer_s_taylor. Donate $15 or more and get immediate access to the full film. 100% of your contribution goes towards funding the Climbing Grief Grant – financial support for individuals directly impacted by climbing-related grief, trauma, and loss.
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That's not all. Check out the silent auction held in partnership with @americanalpine to bid on $4,000 worth of awesome gear. Want the grand prize? Donate $600 or more and receive a private 1-on-1 climbing day with Madaleine. Learn more about the CGF and to contribute to our climbing community via the link in our bio.
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Who else loves crack climbing? • If you haven't

Who else loves crack climbing?
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If you haven't gotten your fingers, hands, feet and other body parts locked and jammed into a rock crack, you're missing out. Learn how to enjoy this unique type of climbing in our 1-day Crack Climbing Clinic. It will open up a ton of climbing routes in the Front Range, and beyond!
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Our next clinic is on Monday, 7/13. Want to join us? Register via the link in our bio!

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