Hey, I just stumbled upon this forum, really cool. I am just figuring out how to use it so I'll apologize if this message is doubled anywhere. I was told by a rafting guide earlier this summer about a toproping area in BV called Rainbow Rock or Rainbow Wall, but I never did get directions, she just said it was close and near the river. If anyone knows about it would you please give me directions and any info, Ican't seem to find it in my guide book. Thanks a bunch, I want to get in some late outdoor climbs before it turns too cold!
Pam

for a little history for you, its called "dorthy rock", not "rainbow wall", or "rainbow rock"....these east coast dumbassess come in and dont know anything and start naming things.

how do i know? well my dad is Matt Beckelhymer, he is friends with the Cogans, the Cogans have been in the area since 1840's...and thats been the name for a long time.

and as far as i know, the south side of the barbwire is owned by mcmurry, and the north side (bouldering) is cogans. so if you go there dont be a inconsiderate ******* and leave trash and broken glass, those same peice of **** east coast yuppies are already ****ing the cogans land up at his "free" gravel pit.

The name used in the eighties by the Salida locals was "Rusty Nail". And yes they had permission. BTW, I heard many stories of Cogans strength at picking up heavy objects (like auto engines).

If you've ever climbed at Flagstaff mountain in Boulder you are likely aware of Smith's Overhang. Richard Smith (its namesake) used to climb at Rusty Nail/Dorthy/Rainbow in the eighties as well. He lived in Buena Vista, worked at Climax (geologist) then moved to Idaho. I saw him there a few times climbing in his kuffsteins with added rubber rand.

Dorthy has way more climbing history than many are aware. Lots of Colorado Springs climbers sampled its problems as well BITD.

Brent