Alpine Bouldering
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Any suggestions for bouldering in an alpine environment? I'm just curious to see what there is in the U.S. |
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I wouldn't go primarily for bouldering, but there are some pretty sweet problems to be found in the enchantments in WA. I remember one gorgeous ~15 ft amphitheater with a few parallel cracks about halfway up the scramble to Enchantment peak... |
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Colorado is where it's at for alpine bouldering |
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Skf wrote:I wouldn't go primarily for bouldering, but there are some pretty sweet problems to be found in the enchantments in WA. I remember one gorgeous ~15 ft amphitheater with a few parallel cracks about halfway up the scramble to Enchantment peak... Would make for a fun diversion if you went to do a line on Prusik or Dragontail. Found this video for a taste: youtube.com/watch?v=V_6I_2Q…The back end of Colchuck Lake has some gnarly hard lines as well if you're not going all the way into the Enchantments. Bring lots of pads! |
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R.M.N.P |
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Snowy Range in Wy has some gems. |
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Bouldering in the alpine is like bowling with bumpers, spectating at a rodeo, or having intercourse with a blow up doll. |
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Alaska is loaded with potential! Talkeetna Mountains near Anchorage are popular for bouldering, multi-pitch trad, and plenty of bolted routes. I've only sought the walls there, but the pebbles looked like they had potential. |
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To add to George's comment check out this video. You will find a nice representation of the bouldering opportunities to be had in Hatcher Pass. Alaska is quite impressive in the world of climbing objectives! |
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I love this topic .... Good thread idea. However, it's also funny to ask "Where are there a lot of rocks?" because it's like asking for directions to infinity. |
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Enjoy the alpine bouldering but make sure not to trample tundra unnecessarily. Also pack out all waste as these are sensitive environments. |