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Whiskey Mountain Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	11,149 ft	3,398 m
GPS:	43.43011, -109.62273 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Petroglyphs and Private Land Details

Torrey Valley is known for ancient petroglyphs found on sandstone blocks, usually facing one of the lakes. It goes without saying, don't climb on or directly next to the petroglyphs, and don't harm them in any way.

The approach road (County Road 411/Trail Lake Road) runs through private land on an easement from the Whiskey Basin wildlife reserve to the public campground at the head of Ring Lake. It is illegal to leave the road without permission from the landowners in this area except for the boat ramp at Torrey Lake provided on a goodwill basis. The east side of the valley has a lot of private land, too. There is not much worth climbing in the private part anyway.

Description

Whiskey Mountain is a gentle 11,157-foot summit in the heart of the Far Northern Winds. Its southwest slopes hold a variety of high-quality granite spires, blocks, boulders, and walls. This area will be a conglomerate of several independent features on the south side of Whiskey Mountain. There has been little climbing in this remote region in the past.

For climbs on the north slope of Whiskey Mountain, see the area "Whiskey Creek."

Note: this area is a worthwhile stop on the way to or from Terrapin Wall.

Getting There

From Highway 287, follow County Road 411 to its end at the Trail Lake Trailhead. The shortest approach takes the Whiskey Mountain Trail from this trailhead. Alternate approaches can be made from Whiskey Creek, the Wasson Fork, or the Ross Lakes Region.