Szyjakowski Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 So, work has me in the area June 1-11 with the weekend free and rental car at my disposal... other than city of rocks...what are some nearby craggin opportunities? i seem to remember some basalt or andesite columns at some statepark along the interstate somewheres... beta greatly appreciated and if anyone is in the area the weekend of June 5-6th lets cranks some cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Mtn Home is pretty close to Boise, so the area you're thinking of is probably Lucky Peak canyon aka the Black Cliffs. They are maybe 20 minutes from Mtn Home, it's basically 5 minutes east of Boise on ID HWY21. Half-pitch length stuff, but lots of it, basalt trad and sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarred_Jackman Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I don't know how you feel about basalt, but in Twin Falls there is a place called Duerkey's Lake (sp) and it's unlike any other basalt I've ever seen. It's overhung in places, pocketed, much different than the traditional splitter cracks, stair step jugs, or lava pockets at Vantage. I think it's totally worth a look. I will go back many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I think it's Dierkes Lake, and there's also lots of BOULDERING. Had a fun day there after getting snowed out of City of Rocks, they were setting up for some archery competion, so you'd go around a corner and run into some towering bear or fleeing deer target. Added that surreal touch. It's quite a bit further from Mtn Home if you're looking for after work fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 mt home is the capital of the middle of nowhere. Take comic books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 thanks for the info...keep it coming. Â bug- i don't know where my comic book collection is located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscottf Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 You should blaze up to the Sawtooths and climb the Elephants Perch. I think it's 7 pitches of 5.7-5.9, and some kick ass scenery to boot. It's about a 3.5 hour drive from Boise to get to Redfish lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 yup. eleperch is a definite rock i wanna get on but, partners... who is going to IDAHO!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 mountain home pretty much sucks ass for climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 mt home is the capital of the middle of nowhere. Take comic books. Â or go down to Bruneau Sand Dunes and play on the slopes, or go to the observatory.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtn_mouse Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 City of Rocks is really remote. But from Mountain Home, it is a reasonable drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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