Climbing

A Winter Workout for all Ages and Abilities

Climb the walls at these Inland Northwest indoor climbing gyms Cover photo courtesy of Scott Martinez The stretch of time between the New Year and ...
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Coeur Climbing Company Builds on Post Falls Recreation Scene

The small city of Post Falls, situated on the Spokane River just east of the state line, has added another recreation amenity, furthering its growing ...
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I Fell While Climbing

On April 15, 2018, I hit a wall. Literally and figuratively. Let’s rewind and talk about who I was at that point. My name is ...
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A woman wearing a bright blue long-sleeved shirt and black climbing pants is reaching up for a hand hold on a boulder. Below her lays a green safety mat on the ground and a male climber with arms raised spotting her in case she falls.

New Spokane Bouldering Guide

Newly-published "Spokane Bouldering" guide, by Nate Lynch and Shane Collins, features over 700 boulder problems in Spokane, Wash.
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Female hiker sitting on a log resting overlooking Slocan Lake with trees down below and blue sky above.

Arrow Lakes is Canada’s Best-Kept Secret

The Arrow Lakes region in British Columbia, Canada, is a family-friendly paradise only 4-hours away from Spokane, Washington.
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Reel Rock Returns To Spokane May 15

Bower Climbing Coalition brings back Reel Rock 16 to Spokane on May 15 with climbing films and a fundraising auction for local climbing areas.
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Metal bolt and anchor in a climbing rock with carabiner attached.

How To Report Bad Climbing Bolts & Anchors

Bower Climbing Coalition, based in Spokane, Wash., has a new online feature for people to report bad bolts or anchors at regional rock areas.
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Ethan Anderson hanging from handholds while bouldering -- climbing without harness or ropes.

Spokane Teen Qualifies for USA Climbing Nationals

Ethan “Buddy” Anderson, 16, from Spokane, Wash., qualified for USA Climbing Nationals, happening July 2022.
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Man climbing Mt. Hood during winter.

Surviving An Avalanche: Mount Hood, 1977

Bob Degroot shares his story about surviving an avalanche on Mount Hood in 1977 while climbing with friends Mike Burr and Pete Lambach.
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