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gentry
Feb 8, 2006, 3:01 PM
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Is there a guide to the area?
Whats camping like? pay or free?
How much time can one spend in the area?
Best Season to climb?
Still room for development?
Do you need a permit to bolt there?
Anyone have a general description of the area and how it compares to lander and if its a worthy destination?
Thanks
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whipperboy
Feb 8, 2006, 4:20 PM
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Yes, there is a guide, recently updated I believe. There is free camping down at the mouth of the canyon (the guide book gives some good directions).
As far as how much time a person can spend there, in reference to the amount of routes, I'll say as much as time as you want. Depending on what level you are climbing at (most routes are above 5.10, although my guide book is an '03, so it's possible that there's alot of newer routes that I'm not aware of), you could easily spend a season there. Though I've only been there in the spring/early summer, I hear it's good climbing through the summer and into the fall.
There is massive potential for new route development, and as far as I know you don't need any kind of permit (it would be wise to check locally if you decide to do anything).
The rock is much like you would find around Lander, and the cliffs are endless!
It is a little more removed from civilization than the cliffs are here in Lander (not counting the Iris, of course), the closest town would be Ten Sleep (sleepy little cowboy town) about 15-20 miles from the canyon.
I hope this helps, it's an awesome area, and I can't wait for my next trip that direction.
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watchme
Feb 8, 2006, 4:58 PM
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The climbing sucks there. Don't even bother. :wink:
Answers:
1) Yes
2) Free
3) Awhile.
4) Late spring - Fall.
5) Yes
6) No
It's good climbing.
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socalbolter
Apr 21, 2006, 3:23 AM
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It's the best sport climbing I've experienced or seen in Wyoming.
Endless new route potential at just about any grade you might be looking to bolt.
Somewhat of a secluded spot, but I predict huge things for the future of the area and its popularity for attracting out of state climbers.
Go if you can at all swing it.
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info
Apr 25, 2006, 12:32 AM
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If you enjoy the prana-clad, micro brew sipping climber scene; best head to Lander. Ten Sleep is an adventure sport climbing area; no guide, primitive camping, zero scene. Outrageous climbing, lifetimes of stone.
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whipperboy
Apr 25, 2006, 2:06 PM
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Actually, a lot of us guzzle whiskey and laugh at the Prana-clad crowd...when we're not too hung over, that is.
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