Trip Report: Vantage
Springtime at Vantage
with Andrew Powell
Spring has arrived!
Or at least it has hinted at its arrival which makes this the perfect season for climbing at Vantage.
On March 26th, Andrew lead our first outdoor rock climbing trip of the season.
The destination: the freestanding basalt columns of Frenchman Coulee (also known as Vantage)
The goal: to tune-up their skills on crack climbs and trad routes and also have a good time.
The routes: ‘Party in your Pants (5.8 trad)’, ‘Easy Off (5.10c sport)’; then ‘Pony Keg (5.9 trad)’, ‘Crossing the Threshold (5.8 trad)’, and finally ‘Air Guitar (5.10a trad)’.
The outcome: A great day on dry rock with awesome people – success!
If you’re looking to get outside for the first time this season, our group climbing trips are the perfect introduction to climbing at Vantage, North Bend, Mt. Erie, and Smith Rock.
Upcoming Edgeworks Group Climbing Trips:
– Trad Lead & Multi-Pitch: April 27th-28th, 2018
– Vantage Crag Day: May 25th, 2018
Regardless of your experience level, our guides and instructors are available to assist with expertise and knowledge – from navigating climbing areas and finding the right routes for you to climb, to offering that additional level of confidence to help take your outdoor sport, trad, or alpine climbing to the next level.
Our personal guiding options can open the door to new adventures and new places including Leavenworth, Darrington, Morningstar Peak, Castle Rock, Smith Rock, Boston Basin, Forbidden Peak, Glacier Peak, Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, Terror Basin and the North Cascades.
Contact Andrew for more details: programs@edgeworksclimbing.com
