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Frying Pan Climbing 2020-present

Frying Pan Climbing 2020-present

Route:

various

Region: Colorado
Elev: ~8,500 ft
Rock type: Sandstone
Type: 
Date(s): 2020(x1 day)
Partner(s): Nate Arganbright

The Frying Pan is a ridge of sandstone cliffs located on a steep hill above the Frying Pan River, with southern exposure and sweeping views of the surrounding area. There are over 100 routes here ranging from 5.7-5.13+, mostly single pitch, and a mix of sport and trad. Bolted anchors, a flat base, and generally good rock make cragging here quite pleasant. Moreover, the climbing is technical and engaging.

The first time I climbed at the Frying Pan was in May 2020, for a half-day stop as a great way to break up the 6-7 hour drive back home from the Black Canyon.

On this page, I give photos from climbing at the Frying Pan, organized by date. At the bottom of the page, I keep a list of the climbs I've done at the Frying Pan.

Photos

SOME RANDOM PHOTOS FROM CRAGGING AT THE FRYING PAN


More climbing fun!
More climbing fun!
Date: May 19, 2020 (Tue)
Partner: Nate Arganbright
Climbed at: The Skillet, The Outpost
Routes (ordered by grade): 
• Green Eggs and Ham 5.10a, sport
• Bat Attack Crack 5.10a, trad
• Nose Job 5.10b, sport
• Choss No More 5.10b, trad
• Camel Head, The (Pitch 1) 5.10c, sport
• Silver Surfer 5.11a, sport
• Now, The 5.11d, sport
After spending a few days climbing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, my climbing partner Nate and I thought it would be a nice idea to break up the 6-7 hour drive back home by stopping to crag somewhere along the way. We stopped at an outdoors store in Carbondale and bought a guidebook. After perusing the book, we decided to check out the sandstone cliffs of the Frying Pan. We spent half a day cragging there. We were both impressed with the quality of the climbing and enjoyed the sublime setting of the area. We climbed 7 routes. I've included some random photos below.
Sandstone cliffs of The Skillet on the left end of the ridge.
ooking up Nose Job at The Skillet. This is one of the more popular 5.10s at the crag.
Nate stemming up the corner of The Camel Head at The Skillet.
Looking up Green Eggs and Ham at The Skillet.
Nate starting up Silver Surfer at The Skillet.
Looking up Bat Attack Crack at The Outpost. This is a fun and popular 5.10a crack.
Nate cruising up Bat Attack Crack at The Outpost.
Cool sandstone.
A nice view of Ruedi Reservoir and the Sawatch Range.
My car enjoying its rest stop along the Frying Pan River.

List of Climbs I've done at the Frying Pan

LIST MAINLY FOR PERSONAL RECORD-KEEPING | DATES I'VE CLIMBED THERE ON SECOND TAB

Previous and Next Adventures

(May 2020: First time cragging at the Frying Pan)

Black Canyon (The Odyssey, Cloaked Interpretation, Buzz Cut), CO
Black Canyon (Blackjack, Last Payment, Escape Artist), CO

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