Colorado · Ice climbing · Silverton

NE Rib

Alpine line near the lower end of the San Juans' grade range.

5.5
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is NE Rib open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name NE Rib, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 19 routes catalogued at San Juans, this climb sits near the lower end of the grade span that extends to 5.11. An alpine line with no fixed protection recorded.

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Silverton. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

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