A Massive Pain in the ASS
A Massive Pain in the ASS is a climbing area in Colorado with 8 routes.
Photo: kalestews, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 8 routes
- 5.5 – 5.11b/c
- Alpine
Is A Massive Pain in the ASS open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name A Massive Pain in the ASS, so check the source for the area it covers.
Willow Fire Area Closure
Agency closure covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-39 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Interlaken Hotel and Annex Area closure
Agency alert covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-19 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District
Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Sharpe Fire Update
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Leadville Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
A Massive Pain in the ASS is a climbing area in Colorado's Mount Massive Wilderness, within the Leadville Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The Forest Service manages the land. Nearby, North Halfmoon Lakes and Mount Champion are hikes about 2 miles away. Elbert Creek Campground sits 4 miles off, and That's No Moon Boulder offers more climbing about 4.7 miles away.
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