ROCK CLIMBING IN INDEX, WA
Photos by: Scott Welch; Scottclimbs@yahoo.com
Midway between Seattle and Leavenworth lives the sweeping, fine-grained granite of Index, WA. Known to the avid climbers of the world as “the crag”. A small Cascades backwater, yet one of the most infamous climbing venues in America. The climbing consists of a collection of walls and crags rising out of the glacially carved forested hillside. The granite provides a wide variety of challenging routes and is not a place where beginners can linger long. Index is known historically as a place to train enjoy difficult cracks and take a ride on solid aid-climbing. However, in addition to cracks, there are several balancy face climbs. The routes range from shorter, single-pitch routes to long 500'-high walls. When you are not climbing, the small mountain town of Index, is a picturesque place to relax, hanging out near the river, and Adventure Center for a brew. This venue is perfect for the person trying to get a solid day of climbing in close to home, or the person looking to practice more challenging crack climbing and longer aid routes in preparation in venues like Yosemite and hard rock routes in the alpine.
Index WA- Known to climbers as “the crag”. Coveted by local, avid climbers or any climber looking to progress. Anyone can climb the solid granite of Index, and for a day or two have a great time. If you “keep” climbing at Index, you will be forced to improve, or alternatively just stop climbing here. Photo: Scott Welch
FEATURED INDEX ROCK CLIMBS
Index is an intermediate-to-advanced venue. Perfect for the climber looking to take it to the next level on challenging crack and sport climbs. Photo Scott Welch
INDEX Cragging
Crack Climbing (Intermediate to Expert) -SINGLE DAY-ROCK CLIMBING
Craggin’? Yes, cragging. A low commitment activity of simply enjoying climbing for climbing sake. It’s often a very relaxed approach getting out with your friends. You will learn some tricks and get to challenge yourself with the goal of improvement, while engaging the stone and your surroundings. Craggin’ is a great option for visiting families, avid climbers that wish to tour our classics, or be coached on harder projects.
Guide to Client Ratio: 1:1-2:12
Standard Duration: 5-8hrs
INDEX UPPER TOWN (UTW)- The section of the venue hosts many long challenging long routes. Those ready for the challenge that will leave with lasting memories of the UTW- Photo Scott Welch.
UPPER TOWN WALL 1523Ft / 464M
DAVIS-HOLLAND ROUTE (III 5.10c) -MULTI-PITCH ROCK
Upper Town Wall. The wall of walls. Fully visible and shadowing the town of Index, home to the super-classic Davis-Holland Route. Upper Town Wall also includes classic aid lines like Town Crier and Green Dragon. This area also has some great, hard multi-pitch free routes like, Wildest Dreams, Golden Road, and Heaven's Gate. Bucket list ticks for any climber ready for the challenge.
Guide to Client Ratio: 2:1-4:2
Standard Duration: 6-8hrs
MULTI-PITCH climbing on the uppertown wall of Index, WA. Every climber can improve their efficiency on the wall. The bigger the wall the more dialed you need to be. Photo-Scott Welch
INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED Courses
MULTI-PITCH CLIMBING AND EFFICIENCY- ROCK COURSES
MUTLI-PITCH RESCUE- - ROCK COURSES
Education is freedom. Freedom to climb where you want and the ability to survive adverse circumstances you encounter. We have courses that will improve your systems as an individual and as a team. More, they will give you the confidence to go big and cast off knowing you can deal with issue that come up, including self rescue. There are not many good excuses to skip the topics covered in this course. You should join us, we would love to help you leave the knowledge gap behind.
Guide to Client Ratio: 2:1-4:2
Standard Duration: 7-9hrs
DETAILS
2020 SEASON
April-October
DURATION
Single Days
Custom trip length available
EXCLUDES
Transportation to and from meeting points
Personal climbing and camping equipment
Lunches and snacks on the route
INCLUDES
Professional Guide working within their Scope of Practice
Climbing Racks and Ropes
Emergency communications
CUSTOM GUIDING RATES
MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBING (Up to 2:1 Climber to Guide Ratio, Max 4 climbers)
7am-2pm, climbing Grade II-III rock climbs with minimal approach and time commitment.
1-Climber $549.00 day/climber
2-Climbers $329.00 day/climber
3+ Climbers - Contact Us for Pricing
ROCK CLIMBING/INSTRUCTION (Up to 6:1 Climber to Guide Ratio, Max 12 climbers)
Spend the day rock climbing at the crag from (8-4pm).
1-Climber $499.00 day/climber
2-Climbers $299.00 day/climber
3-Climbers $229.00 day/climber
4-Climbers $199.00 day/climber
5-Climbers $169.00 day/climber
6-Climbers $149.00 day/climber
7+ Climbers - Contact Us for Pricing
MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBING PREREQUISITES
Rappelling Experience
Climbing 5.8 in Rock Shoes
Ability to handle exposure at heights
ROCK CLIMBING PREREQUISITES
No previous experience required
Ability to handle moderate amounts of exposure
INDEX ROCK CLIMBING COURSES
OUTDOOR ROCK CAMP
Outdoor Rock Camp
A two-day course built from our modular single-day courses "Intro-to Outdoor Rock” and “Outdoor Rock- Beyond the Basics” course, for comprehensive instruction on how to rock climb in outdoor venues with a group.
ROCK RESCUE
Rock Rescue
A single day, or two-day, course built from our modular single-day courses “Intro to Rock Rescue” and “Multi-Pitch Rescue”, focusing on what every climber should know before leaving the ground.
MULTI-PITCH
MULTI-PITCH Sequencing
A two-day course built from our modular single-day courses "Multi-pitch Climbing and Efficiency” covers anchor-station-management, rope-management, re-racking, belay- transitions, and multipitch-repelling. A second day of “Multi-Pitch Rescue” is also a powerful combination to prepare you to become a competent partner. Another potential option is to book a day of guided MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBING, applying skills learned during the previous day.
All programs are subject to The Mountain Bureau Terms & Conditions
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