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Rock Climbing / Bouldering in Sandpoint, Idaho
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Your palms are sweating, and as a result,
slippery. The chalk on your fingers can only
help you so much as you strain, every muscle in
your upper body begging you to quit, but your
determination continues driving you toward the
next grab. And even though you're sore and
struggling, the pure adrenaline rush of hanging
from a slab of rock, scaling, and conquering it,
compels you. This is the experience of being a
rock climber.
Sandpoint's is located in the northwest, where
there is certainly no shortage of fantastic
places to ascend to. Whether you are a newcomer
to the sport, or Chris Sharma's protégé, you'll
find plenty of areas around the city that can
provide you years of entertainment with your
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Guide to
locations around Sandpoint
If you are aware of any
locations around the area, please submit them to us,
and we'll add them to the site!
ryan.skinner@sandpoint.com
Chimney Rock
Laclede Rocks
Difficulty: Beginner - Advanced
Difficulty: Intermediate.- Advanced
Located on
the east side of Priest
Located on Highway 2, a few miles west
Lake. Take service road 24 about
of Laclede, maybe 10 miles west of
4 miles until you turn onto service
Sandpoint. You'll want to use the first
road 2. Follow this until you arrive
parking pullout along the highway to
to the hiking trail. Another 2 miles
access the routes above you. There are
will get you there! There are 35+
no less than 30 routes, rated from 5.6
routes available ranging from
(medium) to 5.12+ (difficult). See if you
5.3 (easy) to 5.11+ (difficult).
can climb Poster Child (5.11d)!
Power Tower (Rock Wall)
Sandpoint Rock Gym (Bouldering)
Difficulty: Beginner - Intermediate.
Difficulty: Beginner -Advanced
Located in the Activity Center on
Located at 522 Church St. in Sandpoint,
Schweitzer Mountain, this is the
this facility will be opening soon. 1200
perfect wall for beginners to climb.
square ft. of climbing surface offering
There are a total of four routes, with
opportunities for climbers who're new
all leading to an assisted bungee jump
to the sport as well as challenges for guys
from the top. Costs $5 to use, $7 for
who've had much experience. Be sure to
a climb and jump combo.
check it out!
Phone: 208-265-0257
Phone: 208-946-6526
Website
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Wild Walls (Rock
Wall)
Difficulty: Beginner - Advanced
Located at 202 West 2nd Ave. in
Spokane, WA., a day pass costs you
a mere $15. They also offer training
and belay certification. There is a
seemingly limitless number of routes
for you, ranging from very easy to
very difficult. This is where you can
take your family along and get them
all hooked on climbing!
Phone: 509-455-9596
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