bunglehead Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 (Yeah, I know it's in Idaho, but E-Wahsy is close to Idaho.) Anybody been? I'm taking 2 wks off at the end o' September, and I'm curious if anybody has anything to report. There's also that new climbing park right near there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 bunglehead said: There's also that new climbing park right near there. your thinkgin of castle rocks just west of almo. theres a $3 parking charge. most of the developement has been done at lone rock. pretty fun climbs there. the land managers are seeing how it goes with licensing route developers at lone rock before opening up other areas for bolting. but you can still climb at other areas within castle crags. jut cant put in bolts. theres also a relatively new place to eat on the southside of almo. the city is a great place. much has changed since the 80s when camping was unregulated. but the climbs are always good. the granite is particularly featured so theres lots of great face climbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglehead Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 Thanks Lummox! Guess you're the only person that's been there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkemp Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I think we'll miss each other, I'm going second week of September. I've never been but I did a search yesterday on cc.com and got lots of info. Dox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 bunglehead said: Thanks Lummox! Guess you're the only person that's been there! maybe. prolly not though. i did get the email invitation to the memorial day boltfest when lone rock was opened up. i avoid that kina shit like i do the exgirlfriends i owe money to. if you gonna spend a couple weeks at the city take an afternnon to walk in and climb the lost arrow. sure its only 5.7 but cool. and climb the classics on elephant rock. backside of bath rock. parkinglot rock. incisor or morning glory. window. breadloaves. i like striped rock to tho only a few lines are worth it. ya gotta pay to camp at the city but the reserve employees are cheerful. btw. theres some fun boudlering and sportclimbing in twin falls. dierkes lake also has a swimming place thats a relief from a hot drive. its upstream from the falls themselfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 It's a great area, good rock, lots of classic trad lines, LOTS of rock. Enjoy it, but watch out for cows when camping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I used to live in Idaho and have been there more than a few times. There's loads of info on this site for the searching. Do you have any specific questions about the City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I was there this past Sunday (could only stop for one day ) and lamented the fact that I had only brought one 60m rope. You need gear anchors for many climbs and there are few intermediate rap anchors to let you use a single rope for the longer descents, so it's a good idea to bring two ropes. It's an amazing place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarred_Jackman Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I've done a lot of routes there and I think I would recommend Quest For Fire as one of the finest, plus it's by Tribal Boundaries which is also great! (they're both in the Inner City) Have fun, the City is amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberBuxom Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 i went out to the twin sisters area a couple weeks ago. yellow wall was fun. once was the subject of a climbing mag covershot. weather wall was bitchin. must go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketchfest Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Can anyone tell me how far it is from Portland, OR to the City of Rocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 about a 12-hour drive. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shapp Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 more like a 10 hour drive from Ptown (not even speeding much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I drive a POS. badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coondog Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 and climb the classics on elephant rock. backside of bath rock. parkinglot rock. incisor or morning glory. window. breadloaves. Ditto Lummox on Elephant Rock & backside of Bath has a couple stellar climbs -- morning or before sunset for them though; trying them in afternoon sun was stoopid of us, but excuse was we were only there for a couple days. Have a great time... envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Isn't it like gettin' way brrrrrrr over there this time of year? Like snow and ice and things of that nature? Snowed on me in June once.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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