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Injured climber wasn't wearing helmet
November 23, 2012 9:12 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - A man who was rock climbing at the Garden of the Gods had to be taken to the hospital after falling about 8 feet and hitting his head. The accident happened shortly after 1:30 Friday afternoon. The man and a climbing partner were ascending the western... more » -
Rock climbing the right way
June 29, 2011 8:01 PM
"It was kind of scary I was kind of shaking, but it was mostly fun," says 11 year old Angel Mack. She just completed her first climb up one of the sheer rock faces at Garden of the Gods Park. The climb was supported by an instructor with Front Range... more » -
Firefighters remind people to climb safely
May 6, 2011 9:52 PM
Friday evening's rescue of a hiker who fell at Garden of the Gods and got stuck is a reminder to anyone tempted to climb the steep red rocks. The 32-year-old man wasn't climbing high enough to require the technical gear and permit. In Colorado Springs, you can get a... more » -
Climber rescued at Garden of the Gods
October 6, 2010 11:30 PM
Fire crews just rescued a climber at Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs. The climber got stuck past the south gateway rock about 6:30 p.m. Fire Crews had to climb an hour and half just to get to him. We're told the climber is okay. We're also... more » -
12-year old rock climber wants to climb to new heights
July 20, 2010 3:53 PM
You can call her Spider-Woman. Megan Mascarenas can climb just about any angle and just about anything. "It's usually exciting, but sometimes it's kind of scary if it's high," said Megan. The 12-year old from Colorado Springs is a national champion in the sport of bouldering. "Bouldering... more » -
Thrifty Thursday: Free rock climbing
March 11, 2010 2:47 PM
It's Thrifty Thursday on News First 5 our chance to pass along tips to help you save money. If you've always wanted to try indoor rock climbing---here's your chance! The new CityRock in Colorado Springs opens this weekend on North Nevada. To celebrate they're having free climbing Saturday and... more »
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