Colorado · Ice climbing · Silverton

South Face Couloir

Mid-range alpine climb among 19 routes at San Juans.

5.7
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is South Face Couloir open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name South Face Couloir, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 19 routes catalogued at San Juans, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.3 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.

Peak Mountain Guides

Ice Climbing business nearby (~9 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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