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Virgin Islands

International > N America

Description

Includes both US and British Virgin Islands. Aside from the stellar granite boulders of the Baths, little exploration has been done involving the vast deepwater soloing and trad-climbing options around the islands. Almost all areas are accessed via boat, with only a few exceptions. Rock type (in my very uneducated opinion) varies from dark volcanic tuff to quartzite. Quality varies widely from place to place, with stellar rock on tap in countless locations.

While the Baths of Virgin Gorda are becoming increasingly popular as a world-class bouldering destination, deepwater soloing and bouldering exists in substantial (if scattered) quantities and the potential for 1-2 pitch roped climbing is endless. A couple of friends and I are the only climbers I know exploring the areas outside of the Baths. I have never established routes before so please give any input you have. Also, if you ever get on any of our climbs please feel free to comment on the ratings and help to get these routes established.

Getting There

Fly to St. Thomas or Tortola. Travel between the islands by personal boat or ferry, and access crags via boat.

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This is the easier section
[Hide Photo] This is the easier section
Jammin' beach side
[Hide Photo] Jammin' beach side
“Started on Wasabi and Finished on Ginger - As you can tell the water was a bit rough that day and with it being my first DWS - head games started taking place. I eventually climbed up to the little cactus ball on ginger”
[Hide Photo] “Started on Wasabi and Finished on Ginger - As you can tell the water was a bit rough that day and with it being my first DWS - head games started taking place. I eventually climbed up to the littl…
Devils Bay Cave
[Hide Photo] Devils Bay Cave
Madison van Heurck in Wonderland
[Hide Photo] Madison van Heurck in Wonderland
David Enloe warming up on the arete.
[Hide Photo] David Enloe warming up on the arete.
Far End of the beach, hidden away around the corner.
[Hide Photo] Far End of the beach, hidden away around the corner.
Our tope rope set up.
[Hide Photo] Our tope rope set up.
Companion Certificate. Its awkward to place a crash pad on this one. The water is very shallow.
[Hide Photo] Companion Certificate. Its awkward to place a crash pad on this one. The water is very shallow.
Devils Bay, Left
[Hide Photo] Devils Bay, Left
Just out of the water on the start
[Hide Photo] Just out of the water on the start
Top of route. Rappel down then top rope up.
[Hide Photo] Top of route. Rappel down then top rope up.

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Jason Haas
Broomfield, CO
[Hide Comment] There is a new, comprehensive, color guidebook to the area that also serves as a travel guide: fixedpin.com/British_Virgin… Nov 14, 2013
[Hide Comment] Climb V.I. is now offering liveaboard sailing charters for climbers visiting to boulder Virgin Gorda and Fallend Jerusalem. Check us out at climbvi.com or facebook.com/climbvi. Dec 6, 2013
Michael Atlas
Charlotte, NC
[Hide Comment] I'm looking to do some DWS in the area and I see a lot of options. Does anybody have any advice on some moderate DWS for someone who has never DWS'ed before?

Michael toth
michaeljamestoth@gmail.com Feb 16, 2016