Climbing
Return to Mount Kennedy Documentary Released
In 1965, legendary climber Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late …
Gonzaga Collegiate Climber Crushes the Competition
Hannah Tolson just might be the best all-around female collegiate climber in the nation. In 2017, she won the National Championship in the women’s collegiate …
Rock Climbing at Banks Lake
Only 2 hours west of Spokane, near Grand Coulee, lies Banks Lake that’s surrounded by granite outcroppings ranging up to 500 feet high.
Bower Climbing Coalition’s Earth Day Crag Clean-up April 22
Spend Earth Day morning starting at 8 a.m. April 22 cleaning up your favorite Spokane area climbing crag (Mini, Cliff, Mirabeau, Dishman, or Deep Creek), …
Explorers for Bats
Climbers team up with scientists to help with bat conservation Yesterday, April 17, was National Bat Appreciation Day. What does this have to do with …
Liberty Bell Needs Climbers’ Support
The Liberty Bell Group, a cluster of five granite spires at Washington Pass outside Mazama, is home to some of the most popular and iconic …
Fred Beckey’s Legacy Lives On
Washington climber Fred Beckey was a legend among Northwest Mountaineers as a climber, historian, and environmentalist. He passed away on October 30, 2017 at 94 …
USA Climbing Competition at Bloc Yard (September 30)
For the first time ever, USA Climbing will be holding a bouldering competition at The Bloc Yard bouldering gym on September 30. USA Climbing is …
Washington State Climbing Gets a Sustainable Makeover
The Washington Climbers Coalition (WCC) and Access Fund recently launched a multi-year Washington Climbing Conservation Initiative to improve sustainability for popular climbing areas like the …
Outdoor Recreation Economy Continues to Grow in Washington
Last July, the Outdoor Industry Association published a significant report that revealed that outdoor recreation in Washington State generates 26.2 billion dollars in annual spending. …