Roscoe’s Bucket List: 8 Amazing Western Climbing Destinations
1) Trout Creek, OR
An incredible trad area with splitters reminiscent of Indian Creek.
More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106505473/trout-creek
2) Unaweep Canyon, CO
Granite walls ranging from 300’ to 1300’. New guide book from Mike Schneiter and Jesse Zacher coming this year.
More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105744400/unaweep-canyon
3) Vantage, WA
Another amazing area with tons of sport and some trad on columnar basalt.
More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105792231/vantage-frenchman-coulee
4) Maple Canyon, Utah
“Cobble Climbing” with a wide range of holds from bombers to slopers
More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105739298/maple-canyon
5) The Enchanted Tower, NM
The inverted wedge of Enchanted Tower features lots of hard routes on usually overhanging rock
More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105797288/the-enchanted-tower
6) Red Rocks, NV
A few thousand routes, generally warm weather, every kind climbing from short sport routes to big 20-pitch outings, nearby Las Vegas for off-rock activities.
More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105731932/red-rock
7) Yosemite, CA
Internationally renowned for its classic big wall routes and storied legacy
More Info:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105833388/yosemite-valley
http://www.climbingyosemite.com/
Also, check out the documentary Valley Uprising available on Netflix. It’s riveting!
8) Grand Teton National Park, WY
Although trade classics like the Owen-Spalding and the Exum Ridge can be a cattle train at times, there are plenty of routes to keep everyone satisfied.
More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105803123/grand-teton
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