Petit Grepon
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Petit Grepon is a semi-detached spire in Colorado
's Rocky Mountain National Park
. It is one of the "Cathedral Spires" which also includes Sharkstooth, The Saber , and The Foil. The South Face
route of Petit Grepon is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America
and considered a classic around the world.
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
's Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park located in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Colorado.It features majestic mountain views, a variety of wildlife, varied climates and environments—from wooded forests to mountain tundra—and easy access to back-country trails...
. It is one of the "Cathedral Spires" which also includes Sharkstooth, The Saber , and The Foil. The South Face
South Face (Petit Grepon)
The South Face of Petit Grepon is a popular technical climbing route on the Petit Grepon in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. The South Face is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America and considered a classic around the world.- External links :***...
route of Petit Grepon is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America
Fifty Classic Climbs of North America
Fifty Classic Climbs Of North America is a climbing guidebook and history written by Steve Roper and Allen Steck. It is considered a definitive piece of climbing literature, known to many climbers as simply "The Book", and has served as an inspiration for more recent climbing books, such as Mark...
and considered a classic around the world.