Welcome to the Sport Climbing Center of Colorado Spring's web site.
Here you'll find information and activities centered on the climbing community of Colorado Springs - both sport and trad.
Come in and see what we have to offer! There is over 13,000 sq. ft. of sculpted climbing surface for leading, toproping or bouldering. There are routes for all ages and abilities.
We do special events, including parties, outdoor guiding, and we even have a Youth Climbing Team!
Mark Van Horn's Rock Climbing Shelf Road (1895)
Shelf Road is one of the country's premier limestone sport-climbing areas. Easy access, well-bolted routes, and high quality rock attract climbers from all over the world and make Shelf Road one of the most popular climbing destinations in Colorado. Shelf Road climbing has recently undergone a major change. The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the Access Fund, has acquired many of the areas previously closed to climbing. Rock Climbing Shelf Road, formerly Shelf Road Rock Guide, has been completely revised and expanded to include up-to-date information on recently opened cliffs including The Vault, Cactus Cliff, Spiney Ridge, and portions of The Gymnasium. Detailed maps, photos, and topos combine to make Rock Climbing Shelf Road the most comprehensive guide available to this outstanding climbing resource.
Colorado Indoor Climbing Gyms (1888)
Here are some other Colorado-based indoor climbing gyms if you're travelling outside the SCC climbing area.
Ric Geiman's Garden Guide (1769)
"No matter what your background, climbing at the Garden of the Gods is an unforgettable experience. By steering you to the Garden's best climbs, Ric Geiman's Garden Guide helps ensure a great experience at this unusual climbing area."
- Dale Goddard
A rock climber's guide to the best routes the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs has to offer. Notorious for its soft sandstone rock, Geiman steers climbers onto routes that see enough traffic to be relatively free of loose rock and shaky protection. Also, he describes bouldering sites in the Garden and nearby Ute Valley Park.
VertVideo (1346)
VertVideo is a site mostly featuring folks from the SF Bay Area, but video submissions are welcome to keep the content fresh. Categories include bouldering, routes, comps, and stupid people tricks. Enjoy!