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gogo
Apr 22, 2004, 4:00 PM
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I'm planning on going to college at University of Puget Sound, and was wondering about the sport climbing (and bouldering) in the area. I know it rains a lot, which seems like it might become an issue. I'll definetely have a car with me, so any climbing within a few hours is all good.
Thanks,
Mike
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wanlessrm
Apr 22, 2004, 4:20 PM
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Leavenworth
Two days there was not enough. Worth the drive!
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mtman
Apr 22, 2004, 4:35 PM
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besides levanworth you have exit 38 and 32 off of I-90 by north bend, frenchmans colie or vantage, index rocks andsevral others. check out the routes section they all are in there. i go the the UW so if you have any more questions about where to go pm me.
mtman
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crackjammer
Apr 22, 2004, 4:36 PM
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Exit 32 (Little Si), Exit 38, Leavenworth, Squamish.
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larscolorado
May 8, 2004, 6:18 PM
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If you ever make it out to the east side of the state (where I am, at Whitworth College), there will be less rain and there's also a great bouldering, sport climbing area at a location near Spokane, called Minnehaha. And although I've never been to Leavenworth (to climb, at least), I've heard so much about it, I can't wait to try it out!
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jookyhead
May 8, 2004, 7:22 PM
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Leavenworth has some quality bouldering and a lot of trad, but not much sport. Exit 38 and Exit 32 are both good sport climbing areas and only about 50 minutes away. Fossil rock has some fun sport climbing and some bouldering and is maybe a 45 minute drive. Vantage is worth the drive and offers good trad and sport, plus it's WARM there. If you wanna drive a little ways, head up to Squamish for bouldering, or down to Smith for sport.
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iclimbtoo
May 8, 2004, 8:29 PM
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gogo, I'm moving out to Tacoma the end of May. If you need a climbing bud sometime, let me know. It doesn't rain as much out there as everyone thinks. But, when it is I guess there's some decent gyms around too. Plus Smith Rock is only a couple hours away.
Also - does anyone know anything about a 23 pitch or so sport climb in the Cascades around the Seattle area? I heard there was one that was like 5.8 with a pitch of .10d. Any beta would be awesome.
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rckjck12a
May 22, 2004, 1:27 AM
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Pick up a copy of rock climbing washington. It pretty much covers wa in a nut shell
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chalkyhandsman
May 22, 2004, 3:05 AM
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In reply to: Also - does anyone know anything about a 23 pitch or so sport climb in the Cascades around the Seattle area? I heard there was one that was like 5.8 with a pitch of .10d. Any beta would be awesome. |
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