Colorado · Rock climbing · Telluride

Tea Crack

Mid-range alpine climb among ten routes at Teakettle Mountain.

5.5
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is Tea Crack open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Tea Crack, 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 ten routes catalogued at Teakettle Mountain in the Northern San Juans, this alpine line sits in the middle of the crag's range from 4th class to 5.8.

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Local businesses nearby

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

Peak Mountain Guides

Rock Climbing business nearby (~5 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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