Trad climbing near Pullman?

[sobo]

 

AlpineK said:

...Also In the fall, Chimney Rock is an excelent place to climb trad alpine cracks.

 

How could I have forgotten that??!! And while we're at it, nlunstrum, if you're up that way, don't forget to check out the alpine faces/routes of Harrison Peak, Gunsight, and Roman Nose.

 

..sobo

[Dane]

"Also In the fall, Chimney Rock is an excelent place to climb trad alpine cracks."

 

Road opens typically by early June. Elevation is around 7000 feet. The guide is by Green called, "Idaho Rock" IIRC.

 

Vantage became the hang out for many of the WSU guys once they found out about it. Chimney rock is by far the best trad climbing in the area, but Laclede has a few plumbs as do the other areas around Sandpoint. The new sport climbs are worth a visit too. Even Dishman and Minihaha will give you a good lead or two if you have the interest.

 

But for some of the best crack climbing in the NW.......as good as any granite in California, Chimney Rock is a very cool place. Better than Midnight rock IMO. Shorter than some at Index but with pitches that rival anything there into the mid .11s and on better rock. 2 to 3 pitches on the west side and 4 on the east and NE side.

 

"don't forget to check out the alpine faces/routes of Harrison Peak, Gunsight, and Roman Nose."

 

Unless you are into a nice walk neither Gunsight or Roman Nose are worth the effort for the climb. Rock isn't all that great. Although shorter, the S. Face of Harrison should be on everyone's list.

 

 

Edited April 18, 2003 by Dane