ROCK CLIMBING IN MAZAMA, WA
This is our backyard and training ground for the Mountain Bureau LLC. The Methow Valley, in Northeastern Washington, hosts a plethora of sport climbing opportunities near the village of Mazama WA and rural township Winthrop WA. The quaint mountain culture provides a hub of outdoor activity tucked in the rain shadow of the Cascades. The Methow attracts outdoor adventure archetypes all walks of life. If climbing is the focus of your trip, or simply an item on the agenda, this venue offers several options to satisfy the pallet of any climber. There are dozens of crags as well as several long 3/4-to-full day multi-pitch rock climbs on the famed Goat Wall. If you know about the area, you are most likely interested in hopping on some of the longest sport climbs in the country. Join us for a course, or a guided ascent, as we offer you several options in this attractive venue.
Goat Wall hosts many long Multi-Pitch Sport climbs from 5.8-to-5.11 in difficulty. A wonderful way to spend a day, enjoying many pitches of constant movement over perfect stone. Mazama is also perfect training ground for skills. Photo: Mark Allen
FEATURED MAZAMA ROCK CLIMBS
An INTRO-to-OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING student on the one of the many sport climbing crags in Mazama WA. There are crags that suit beginners to areas that entertain even the best sport clibmers. Photo Mark Allen
Mazama Cragging
Sport Climbing (Beginner to Expert) -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
FLY BOYS 5.9+ IV alpine sport climb that ascends 18-pitches via the longest and tallest feature on Goat Wall in Mazama WA. Photo: Jerry Daniels
FLY BOYS 4684Ft / 1427M
Central Rib of the Goat-(IV 5.9+) - MULTI-PITCH ROCK-PLUS
The second longest sport climb in North America, standing 18-pitches tall and covering over +1,600ft of elevation gain. The route is on the bucket list of climbers all over the country. This mostly moderate climb, with focused cruxes to 5.9+/5.10a, keeps climbers entertained. With a minimal approach and requiring only two fists full of quick draws, it feels like “type-one” vacation climbing. If summiting this climb is the goal of the trip, or a tool to learn efficiency while covering loads of terrain, Fly Boys is your new hot ticket to full-day in foothills on the dry side of the Cascades.
Guide to Client Ratio: 2:1-4:2
Standard Duration: 7-9hrs
GOAT WALL-Mazama WA offers access to several muti-pitch sport climbs from 5.8-5.11. Phpto Mark Allen
GOAT WALL 4684Ft / 1427M
GOAT WALL (V 5.6) -MULTI-PITCH ROCK
The Goat Wall venue hosts several long multi-pitch rock climbs taking you well above the valley floor. These fully equipped sport climbs allow you to have an efficient ascent over sound stone. There are grades for all skill levels. From 9-pitch 5.8 Prime Rib Route, to the local favorite 11-pitch 5.11 Restless Natives Route, there is something for any keen climber in the area.
Guide to Client Ratio: 2:1-4:2
Standard Duration: 4-7hrs
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). Half-day options available.
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-PLUS (Up to 2:1 Climber to Guide Ratio, Max 2 climbers)
7am-4pm, climbing Grade II-IV rock climbs with a notable, or significant, approach. Typically an all day time commitment.
1-Climber $699.00 day/climber
2-Climbers $399.00 day/climber
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
MAZAMA 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.
GYM TO CRAG CAMP
Gym-To-Crag Camp
A two-day course built from our modular single-day courses "Intro-to Sport Climbing” and “Intro to Rock Rescue Course” ,for climbers who wish go out on their own and start climbing into more challenging grades and learn to lead.
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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