Shelf Road
April 21-23, 2023
Colorado

Skill Level:
No experience necessary!

Accessibility Rating:
1 = Least Accessible
5 = Most Accessible

Category:
Rock Climbing

Lodging:
Camping

Group Size:
15 – 30
COST: $175 per person
OVERVIEW
Join the Paradox Sports community for a weekend of adaptive climbing on the cliffs at Shelf Road. Start your outdoor climbing season with a great crew! This weekend features two days of climbing, camping and celebrating the beginning of another great outdoor climbing season. This event is open to everyone! Bring your partner, family, or friends and climb together – whether you have a disability or not. This weekend is about our diverse community. We will be hosting dinners, hot drinks, and bonfires all weekend!
Shelf Road is one of the most popular sport climbing areas in Colorado, and one of the oldest in the country. The limestone cliffs offer more than 1000 established routes, divided among several areas/crags and ranging from 5.4 to 5.14. There is something here for everyone! We provide instruction for all ages, ability, mobility levels and types.
**Note: For this year’s Shelf Road trip, proof of Covid vaccination is required to attend.**
ACCESSIBILITY
The approach to the climbing sites is varied, but is generally characterized as being rough, uneven trails with rocks, boulders, stone steps, sand and gravel. The trails are typical “able bodied” climber trails with limited development in regards to ensuring total accessibility. Depending on mobility level, the approach can range from 20 minutes to 45 minutes and can require the assistance of volunteers. The trail accessibility for chair users and those with limited mobility is very difficult. The approach ranges from 1/4 to 1/2 mile, however participants will have ample support in traveling over this terrain by staff, guides and volunteers but should have a base level of comfort traveling in this type of terrain. If you have limited mobility, and have questions on the approach/accessibility, please contact us.
This trip is a car camping trip – please come prepared for all weather! Individuals should be prepared to bring their own camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, pads, cook setup, etc.). Paradox has some gear available to loan if requested.
Paradox Sports strives to serve all individuals regardless of ability, and encourages individuals considering this program to review our Essential Eligibility Criteria here. If you have specific questions about this program, please contact us at info@paradoxsports.org.
TRIP SCHEDULE
NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change.
A finalized schedule will be emailed to you before the trip.
FRIDAY
4 PM: Arrive and set-up camp
6 PM: Welcome dinner and program overview
8 PM: Campfire
SATURDAY
8 AM: Breakfast at Camp
9 AM – 4 PM: Full day of climbing (pack your own lunch for the crag)
4 PM – 5:30 PM Free time
5:30 PM: Dinner and campfire hangout under the stars
SUNDAY
8AM: Breakfast at Camp
9 AM – 2 PM: Half day of climbing (pack your own lunch for the crag)
2 PM: Pack up and depart Shelf Road
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We encourage participants to have basic outdoor experience and at minimum an introductory understanding of either rock climbing. Each year we welcome first-time climbers into our community, right alongside some of the best in the world. There will be routes available for a wide variety of skill levels, and coaches to help you succeed – whatever your goal may be. Our climbing will range from 5.7-5.10, with the majority of routes falling around the 5.8-5.9 range.
*Proof of Covid vaccination required.