Avalanche Gulch Rock Climbing
Areas in Avalanche Gulch
Africa
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Alien, The
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Big Slabowski, The
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Blue Collar Wall
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Bukowski Buttress
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Coliseum, The
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Fall Wall
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Fire Spire
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Gymnasium, The
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Lost World, The
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Nude Beach
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Nude Beach Cove
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Nude Beach SW Face
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Shady Grove
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Summer Slab
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Sunfire Slab
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Elevation: | 4,176 ft |
GPS: | 46.633, -111.567 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 47,717 total · 478/month |
Shared By: | The Morse-Bradys on Feb 1, 2013 · Updates |
Admins: | GRK, Zach Wahrer |
Description
Mostly shady, with classic walls such as the Blue Collar and Bukowski Walls.
Getting There
From Helena: Take Canyon Ferry Road (Hwy 430/284) East around North side of lake over the dam. Turn left on Avalanche Gulch Road. Drive time: 50 minutes.
From Bozeman: Take I-90 West to 287 North towards Helena. Turn right in Townsend on Hwy 12. Take a left on Hwy 284. Head north for about 25 miles. Turn right on Avalanche Gulch Road. Drive time: 1:15
From Bozeman: Take I-90 West to 287 North towards Helena. Turn right in Townsend on Hwy 12. Take a left on Hwy 284. Head north for about 25 miles. Turn right on Avalanche Gulch Road. Drive time: 1:15
Classic Climbing Routes at Avalanche Gulch
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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● Lions, Tigers, and Bears | Coliseum |
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5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Sport | |
● Rumble in the Jungle | Africa |
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5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Sport | |
● Dirty Bird | Blue Collar Wall |
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport | |
● Super Bowl | Africa |
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5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport | |
● Belly Full of Beer | Blue Collar Wall |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport | |
● The Fire Spire | Fire Spire |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 2 pitches | |
● The Gladiator | Coliseum |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport | |
● Darling Nikki | Nude Beach SW Face |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport | |
● Takin' Care of Business | Blue Collar Wall |
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport | |
● Orange Crush | Sunfire Slab |
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport | |
● Bang for Buck | Bukowski Buttress |
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5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport | |
● Dirty Old Men | Sunfire Slab |
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport | |
● Drowning in Flame | Bukowski Buttress |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport | |
● Unknown 11 | Bukowski Buttress |
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport | |
● Barfly | Bukowski Buttress |
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport |
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