Get to Know Shelf Road 2020 Digital Craggin' Classic Series - Alex Hladkyj

Get to know Shelf Road, one of the country's most iconic sport climbing destinations, by learning about the cultural significance and history of the area! Expand your sense of place by delving into the area's geology, ties to the Gold Rush, and the shift in climbing ethics. Discover how proactive relationships between BLM Royal Gorge Field Office, climbers, and non-profits like Rocky Mountain Field Institute transformed Shelf into one of the best managed climbing areas in the US. Learn about Shelf's current land management challenges and how you can get involved in protecting this area for future generations of climbers.