Tucked away in a little out-crop of granite cliffs along CO Hwy 133, near Carbondale, is a series of narrow hallways of blocky granite. The area is known to climbers as The Narrows. There are a handful of sectors that offer a variety of difficulty and style, both sport and trad.
The Gash is one of those sectors that is hosts to some tall and steep sport routes. After-work evening sessions are great options at this place to get some laps in and to beat the heat. In my opinion, the climbing here is a bit beta dependent. The fractured granite offers great holds and movement, but you have to hold things a certain way or place your foot in a certain position to advance up to the anchors.
The Gash is one of those sectors that is hosts to some tall and steep sport routes. After-work evening sessions are great options at this place to get some laps in and to beat the heat. In my opinion, the climbing here is a bit beta dependent. The fractured granite offers great holds and movement, but you have to hold things a certain way or place your foot in a certain position to advance up to the anchors.
In the photos below, I've captured Jeff Jackson and Kirk Meyers as they do their work on two quality routes: Easy Spankin' (5.12c) and 30 Meters of Meatballs (5.12b/c).
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| Jeff Jackson on 30 Meters of Meatballs (5.12b/c) Photo by Ben Eaton |
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| Kirk Meyers on 30 Meters of Meatballs (5.12b/c) Photo by Ben Eaton |
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| Kirk Meyers on 30 Meters of Meatballs (5.12b/c) Photo by Ben Eaton |
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| Jeff Jackson on Easy Spankin' (5.12b) Photo by Ben Eaton |
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| Kirk Meyers on Easy Spankin' (5.12b) Photo by Ben Eaton |