Climbing in Boise, ID
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60-100’ continuous feet of sandstone stretch across the northeast side of this iconic geological feature for a pump-worthy bouldering traverse.
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Columnar basalt cliffs flanking the Boise River just east of town feature single pitch trad and sport for easily accessible, year-round climbing.
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Established by early climbing legends, the City of Rocks is a celebrated climbing destination with everything from classic, stout crack routes to 5-point-fun friction.
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Only a short drive up to Bogus Basin, Mores Mountain affords two granite spires with enjoyable sport climbing—and a couple trad routes—in a cool, alpine environment offering an alternative to the hot Black Cliffs in summertime.
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Just outside of Twin Falls, the basalt rock at Dierkes offers steep sport and stout bouldering.
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The Mountaineers Route on Elephant’s Perch is one of the most iconic routes and perhaps Idaho’s best.
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Adventure climbing at its best, a hair-raising scramble from the Bench Lakes leads to a fun, 2-pitch 5.4 chimney with breathtaking 360 degree views.
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If you’re up for a challenging traditional climb, you need to consider Table Rock. Don’t be discouraged by the approach, it is a fantastic climb and well worth it.
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The 63-mile first leg of the Cycle Greater Yellowstone tour brings you through some of the most beautiful landscape in the country, highlighted by views of Upper and Lower Mesa Falls.
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The second leg of this tour is always spectacular fun, but this year, you get a bonus. That's right, a solar eclipse to top off a fun rest day Driggs.
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Full of climbs and descents, the 60-mile leg 4 will take you through Snake Pass and down into Snake River Valley.
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Some of the best riding of the Greater Cycle Yellowstone tour is to be had on Day 5 as you ride along beautiful backroads and through the St. Anthony Sand Dunes.
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After 350 miles, Cycle Greater Yellowstone comes to a conclusion at Yellowstone National Park. But who says just because the ride finished the fun needs to end?
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