Climbing
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 ...
Lisa Laughlin
April 18, 2018
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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 ...
Jon Jonckers
March 15, 2018
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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 ...
Jon Jonckers
December 13, 2017
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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 ...
Out There Outdoors
September 26, 2017
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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 ...
Jon Jonckers
September 18, 2017
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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. ...
Jon Jonckers
September 17, 2017
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USA Climbing Competition Headed to Spokane
For the first time ever, USA Climbing will be holding a regional bouldering competition in Spokane on September 30 at The Bloc Yard. This is ...
Jon Jonckers
September 14, 2017
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Climbing Agnes
I kick steps into the early summer snow, aiming for the saddle before sunrise. Our fluorescent yellow tent grows smaller on the col, and steep ...
Summer Hess
August 22, 2017
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Rock Climbing in Spokane’s Dishman Hills
The summer in my mind is always perfect—obliging weather, tons of time off from work, and a lineup of great partners ready to hit the ...
Summer Hess
June 28, 2017
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