Tieton River Rock

Reka and I went to Tieton River on sunday to do some moderate crack climbs. Check out the full trip report! I have always enjoyed the easy cracks here and it is a great place for the aspiring trad climber to test there skills. This was the first place I ever led a trad route. It was Western Front, 5.3***. I remember on my lead I placed so much gear I was starting to pump my self out! Eight years later I have learned that the route only requires 3 or maybe 4 pieces to protect it well. Not saying there is anything wrong with over protecting a route ( I still do it quite often).
The first climbing area you will see at Tieton River is the Royal Columns. This is a moderate meca for crack routes. You can find anything from 5.0 - 5.10 trad routes and harder if you want to clip bolts. Another thing that you can find here are lots of snakes! Be careful and bring a snake bite kit. I spent my whole life in the Utah desert and only saw one rattlesnake. I go to the TIeton and I will see at least four.
Tieton River is also home to Goose Egg Mountain. I haven't climbed here yet but am excited to do so before the summer is over. Dirty Sanchez, Grade III 5.8 it's about 7 pitches of climbing. Ride the Lightning, Grade III 5.9 another 7 pitch climb. These routes look great with quality climbing.

Check out
Tieton River Rocks by: Marlene Ford and Jim Yoder
A great climbing guide book for the area.

Ride the Lightning