Ever look up at a sport route and wonder, "How did someone get those bolts up there?"
Ever wonder how our local crags came to be?

Dreaming of someday developing new climbing routes yourself?

Join us for a panel discussion, storytelling, and prizes. 

Plus: Learn about an opportunity to be mentored in route development!

Help to build a new, beginner-friendly climbing crag just down the road from Staunton State Park. Limited spots available; come hear how to join!

Panel Discussion: Developing New Climbing Routes

Panelists:
- Alan Prehmus – Clear Creek Canyon and South Platte Area Developer, Staunton SP Fixed Hardware Review Committee
- Aubrey Runyon (@trainhardclimbhard) – AZ and CO Route Developer, AMGA Guide, SAR Volunteer, Arc’teryx brand ambassador
- Elias Arias – Clear Creek Canyon and Staunton SP Developer
- Eric Krause (@jeffcoopenspace) – Visitor Relations Manager and Park Ranger, Jefferson County Open Space
- Josh Pollock – Tiers of Zion Developer, JeffCo Open Space Fixed Hardware Review Committee
- Melissa Utomo (@mighty_mutomo) – Staunton SP Developer
- Peter Thomas (@Co_side_adventures) – BCC Anchor Replacement Coordinator, AMGA Guide, Staunton SP Fixed Hardware Review Committee, South Platte Area Developer
- Tal Wanish (@totalwanish) – Front Range Route and Boulder Developer, BCC and Pikes Peak Climbers Alliance Rebolting Mentor

Doors will open at 6:00pm 

Disclaimer: This event features some local developers sharing personal stories and opinions about the process of establishing new climbing routes. However, it is NOT a training. It is not intended to teach you how to bolt new climbs and NOT an encouragement for you to go out and do so without the proper skills, experience, and familiarity with the specific regulations for various lands in our region and the ethical and social considerations that go into doing so. The opinions expressed by the panel members are their own and do not represent the positions of the American Alpine Club, Arc’teryx, or any of the other involved organizations and businesses. Furthermore, we recognize that establishing new climbing routes and placing fixed hardware such as bolts can be a controversial topic and that members of our community can have strong opinions about when, where, and whether any such activity is ethical or appropriate.