Today we take a close look at a very special natural feature in this area, Penitente Canyon.
Penitente Canyon offers world class rock climbing that attracts climbers from Canada, South America, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Africa, and more. For the lucky people who live here this is just one more attraction that is practically in their back yard.
With over 300 different climbs that range from beginner to advanced it has something to offer every skill level.
The canyon offers great beauty for hikers and campers as well.
Penitente Canyon gets it name from the "Los Hermanos Penitente", a small sect of the Catholic Church who used the canyon as a place of worship.
The
Saguache Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management administers Penitente Canyon. Contact them for more information.
Penitente Canyon offers world class rock climbing that attracts climbers from Canada, South America, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Africa, and more. For the lucky people who live here this is just one more attraction that is practically in their back yard.
With over 300 different climbs that range from beginner to advanced it has something to offer every skill level.
The canyon offers great beauty for hikers and campers as well.
Penitente Canyon gets it name from the "Los Hermanos Penitente", a small sect of the Catholic Church who used the canyon as a place of worship.
The Saguache Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management administers Penitente Canyon. Contact them for more information.
