The Western Slope boasts some of the finest climbing opportunities in the Continental US. Grand Junction, Colorado, is nestled on the edges of the Colorado Plateau. Perfectly positioned between desert and mountain landscapes, it offers the best of both climbing worlds. Test your skills on the renowned limestone walls of Rifle or marvel at the grandeur of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Within a 2-hour radius, you’ll find sandstone cliffs, unique conglomerate formations, limestone crags, and ancient 1.6-billion-year-old granite basement rocks.