kevin Posted July 1, 2002 Posted July 1, 2002 I keep hearing about good climbing in the wallowas, but I can't seem to find any other info except that it exists. I've never been there, but I'd like to check out someplace new. TG - sounds like you climb there a lot. Is there any kind of guide available or is it all adventure climbing. Are there any particularly good areas to look for routes? thanks for whatever info anyone might have kevin Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted July 1, 2002 Posted July 1, 2002 Kevin, What kind of stuff are you looking for? Rock, Alpine, peak bagging, back packing or my personal favorite - long enchainments? The last water ice fell off the cliff 3 weeks ago but the skiing is still good if you are willing to hike for it. There is lot out here & I'd be happy to share info with you. Also, there are a couple of hikers guides. There are no rock or true climbers guides. If you give me a heads up I could meet you at the pub and point out spots & routes on your topo. [ 07-01-2002, 03:53 PM: Message edited by: Terminal Gravity ] Quote
Off_White Posted July 1, 2002 Posted July 1, 2002 There's a good little crag called Spring Mountain in the Blue Mountains, near the Wallowas. Its a mixture of trad cracks and bolted faces on good andesite, free camping, no parking pass, low key kind of place. Here's the online guidebook: Spring Mountaing Guidebook I gather there is a longish slabby adventure route on some granite (I think) near the ski area at North Powder too. Thats about the sum of my knowledge on the topic... Quote
Dave_Schuldt Posted July 2, 2002 Posted July 2, 2002 If TG doesn't respond try Wing Ridge Ski Tours. They run ski tours in the winter, but they might be able to give you some leads and contacts for climbing. They have a web site. Quote
kevin Posted July 2, 2002 Author Posted July 2, 2002 I'm primarily interested in alpine rock and/or snow routes. I have climbed at spring mountain and think its a great place, but I'm more interested in longer alpine stuff. Enchainments would be wonderful. Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted July 3, 2002 Posted July 3, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Terminal Gravity: Kevin, There is lot out here & I'd be happy to share info with you. Also, there are a couple of hikers guides. If you give me a heads up I could meet you at the pub and point out spots & routes on your topo. Or, you could call me at the brewery 541.426.0158. But I am not going to take the time to write a guide book on this forum Quote
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