The I-90 corridor has many climbing areas, and just past North Bend is on of the most visited and simplest to access areas in our region. There are variable face climbs with routes appropriate for all ability levels. This is our go-to crag for instruction and many day trips.
Prerequisites: None
Difficulty: All abilities
Approach climbing area: Times vary, typically 5-30 minutes
Index is a mythical crag. The granite is immaculate, and the cracks cleave its faces. This climbing area has been challenging many generations of climbers, and its only a quick jaunt from the Sound, waiting to challenge you as well.
Prerequisites:
- Intro to Climbing or equivalent knowledge
- Competent lead belayer
- Able to top rope at least 5.10
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced climbers
Approach climbing area: Times vary, typically 5-30 minutes
The Pacific Northwest has many miles of coastline brimming with wildlife and lush vegetation. Mt. Erie, is poised perfectly to provide views of the Olympic Mountains, and the San Juan Islands, all at once. On top of that, it is directly in the Olympic Peninsula rain shadow, consistently creating surprisingly dry conditions.
Prerequisites: None
Difficulty Levels: All
Approach climbing area: Times vary, typically 5-30 minutes
Vantage is a high-desert crag with a vastly different ambiance than that of the evergreen western Washington. Temperatures soar in the summer, making cragging a matter of chasing the shade, and in the winter, they plunge so low that you need to chase the sun. Luckily, spring and fall produce ideal climbing conditions and many days of fun climbing on the basalt columns and blocky entablature.
Prerequisites: None
Difficulty: All abilities
Approach climbing area: Times vary, typically 5-30 minutes
Frequently overlooked, Tieton houses some phenomenal basalt, and columns that produce great crack and face climbing. The rock quality is generally good, and the relatively few climbers who frequent this massive area end up spread out. There is a frontier-like feel to it, with regular sightings of Western Rattlesnakes, birds of prey, and grazing elk.
Prerequisites: None
Difficulty: All abilities
Approach climbing area: Times vary, typically 5-30 minutes
Sample Itinerary:
Meet at the trailhead: Times vary, typically about 8:00am
Introductions: 15 minutes discussing the day's objective and goals
Approach climbing area: Times varies with location
Climbing and Instruction: The amount of climbing varies with your fitness, experience, and goals
Hike out: Times vary with location
Prerequisites:
Climbing Gear
Gear List - Rock Climbing
Rentals
Helmet -- Available for rent or purchase
Rock Climbing Shoes -- Available for rent or purchase
Harness -- Available for rent or purchase
Belay device and locking carabiner -- Available for rent or purchase
If you do not have any of the gear on this list, contact us at guiding@edgeworksclimbing.com to secure rentals or set up a purchase.
Outdoor Terms & Conditions
This policy applies to ALL Edgeworks programming that occurs outdoors including, but not limited to, Outdoor Climbing School courses and Guiding. Edgeworks has carefully crafted this policy to ensure fairness to both our clients and our guide staff. Our programs have significant pre-departure expenses, including permit fees, equipment preparation, staff training, and scheduling. Please contact us for clarification about this policy.
Payment Timeline
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
When you cancel or reschedule:
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All requests must be made in writing to guiding@edgeworksclimbing.com and be received in our office within the deadlines stated herein.
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If you cancel less than 30 calendar days before the trip, no refund or credit will be issued.
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If you cancel more than 30 calendar days before the trip, the 25% trip deposit is non-refundable.
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If you reschedule more than 30 calendar days before the trip, all fees will be credited to the new trip.
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If you reschedule less than 30 calendar days prior to the trip, it will be treated as a cancellation and no refund will be issued.
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If you ‘no-show’ to a program or any portion of a program, no refund or credit will be issued or pro-rated.
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Once you leave the trailhead or program start area, no refund or credit will be issued for any reason including instances of inclement weather, environmental conditions, personal fitness, or injury.
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We will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible. Reschedule requests due to documented injury will receive the most accommodations.
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If it is not possible to reschedule in the foreseeable future, a non-refundable credit will be offered for future trips.
When we cancel or reschedule:
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Edgeworks reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program at any time for any reason.
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A full refund will be issued.
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We will try to place you in the same program at a later date, if space is available.
Weather Policy
All of our outdoor programs are subject to the weather and environmental conditions that exist on the dates you have chosen. In signing up for a trip, you are agreeing to attempt the program even if conditions are not “ideal.”
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Before the trip begins -- if conditions are deemed unsafe by the guide, we reserve the right to change the venue, itinerary, or activity. If we decide that conditions are unsuitable for any alternative activities, we will work with you to reschedule or refund.
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After your trip begins -- if weather or conditions make the original plan not feasible, you are not entitled to a refund.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Edgeworks strongly encourages the purchase of trip cancellation insurance that covers losses in the event that illness or injury prevents participation in your chosen program. There are many providers of this service; we have had positive experiences with TravelGuard.com.
Cost Includes
Cost Does Not Include
We love seeing kids enjoying the outdoors. Edgeworks allows minors to participate in our outdoor programs under the following conditions:
1. All forms must be completed by their parent/legal guardian before the activity
2. Minors are not allowed on scheduled overnight programs, unless their parent/guardian is also present
Rock Climbing | Scheduled Courses
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Age 13 and below – not allowed on scheduled courses/trips
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Age 14-15 – participant’s parent/guardian must be present at all times
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Age 16-17 – parent/guardian is recommended
Custom Rock Climbing | Family Groups, Scout Groups, Community/School Groups
