Spanish Peaks Climbing

Known to the natives as the Wahatoya (Breast of the Earth), and a sacred site to Navajos, these ancient volcano remnants are worth a visit if not only for the scenery. Colorado's only range that runs east-west. Impressive, intrusive dikes radiating from the twin peaks like spokes on a wheel hold promise; too bad they are mostly on private land. The area known for its phenomenal color display in the fall. Look for climbing opportunities on the Dakota Sandstone at North and Monument Lakes. A beautifully undeveloped part of the state. West Spanish Peak also holds a few virgin snow climbs/ski descents as does the nearby Culebra Range.