WEEKEND ROCK WASHINGTON

This guide is for climbers with busy lives who want to make the most of their
time on the rock. Trips can be completed in a day or two: most approaches are
short, drive time from urban centers is noted, and estimated climbing times
range from a few minutes to a full day for these routes rated 5.0 to 5.10a.
But-more important-these routes have been selected for quality of experience,
rated on a three-star system.

There is something here for everyone: sandstone pinnacles, alpine granite, and
cliffs rising above high desert terrain. There are classic routes like Midway
on Castle Rock (Washington’s first rock climb and a super-classic 5.6, a great
multi-pitch route for intermediate leaders) and routes in two previously
unpublished areas, Banks Lake and The Half Moon Crags. Other major climbing
areas featured are Leavenworth, Index, Darrington, Tieton, Mount Erie, Exit
38, and Frenchman Coulee.

· More than 300 trad and sport climbs from 5.0 to 5.10a
· Topo map or photo with route overlay for most routes
· ‹Choose a Climbing Area› chart compares destinations by climbing type, rock
type, best time of year, length of approach, and drive time from urban areas