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Boulder Island

Submitted By: Fink on Sep 17, 2009
Latitude: 43.7991  Longitude: -110.7276 
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Crimpin' up the west side


Description 

The best ways to spend a lazy afternoon climbing in Jackson, swim or paddle out to the island and enjoy some scenic toproping.

Scramble on top of the main boulder from the east side and set up your climbs off of several bolts on the west and northwest sides. There are a few cracks on top of the boulder that would be possible (with some creativity) to rig anchors from. Many excellent climbs from around 10- to 12- are possible.

Note: As of 16 Sept 2009, the pair of bolts off the northwest side were 1/4 inchers & rusted.


Getting There 

From the Leigh Lake parking area, follow the trail north towards Leigh Lake. After approximately 3/4 of a mile, follow signs toward the Leigh Lake Portage. From the shore of the lake, swim to the island approximately 50 yards away.

Alternatively, launch a canoe/sea kayak from the same trailhead and paddle north on String Lake until you are forced to portage your boat ~200 yards to Leigh Lake. Paddle across to the same island.



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Firing up the crack on the west side.

Firing up the crack on the west side.