Climbing

Climbing

  • Franz Josef Glacier Ice Climbing ♦Franz Josef Glacier Ice Climbing ♦

    Location: New Zealand, West Coast, Franz Josef area

    Awesome glacier accessed via helicopter; local guide companies offer nice ice climbing and glacier hiking options.

  • Willow HoleWillow Hole

    Location: California, Southern, Joshua Tree
    Hike through the Wonderland of Rocks area to a seasonal water source with willow trees.

  • Skull RockSkull Rock

    Location: California, Southern, Joshua Tree
    Loop trail through a maze of cool rock formations, including the notable Skull Rock; several climbing areas are nearby.

  • Desert Queen MineDesert Queen Mine

    Location: California, Southern, Joshua Tree
    Explore the remains of a successful gold mine including mine shafts, various pieces of mining equipment, and some building ruins.

  • Wonderland of Rocks TraverseWonderland of Rocks Traverse

    Location: California, Southern, Joshua Tree
    Epic semi-technical day hike through the massive boulders of the Wonderland of Rocks.

  • Hidden ValleyHidden Valley

    Location: California, Southern, Joshua Tree
    Easy loop hike around a beautiful natural enclosure with great climbing options.

  • Green Climbers HomeGreen Climbers Home

    Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
    A climber’s dream – a beautiful eco-resort with adorable bungalows at the base of some of Laos’ stunning karst mountains.

  • Grotto Canyon ♦Grotto Canyon ♦

    Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park
    Fun non-technical winter canyon hike that also offers ice climbing options and features hoodoos and a cave.

  • Johnston CanyonJohnston Canyon

    Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff area
    Classic hike through a beautiful non-technical canyon in any season; in winter the waterfalls freeze and offer ice climbing opportunities

  • Poway CragsPoway Crags

    Location: California, San Diego, Poway
    Nice, low traffic climbing area in a scenic location that’s home to a popular hike

  • Mission GorgeMission Gorge

    Location: California, San Diego, Santee
    Popular climbing area with easy access and a large number of climbs

  • DescansoDescanso

    Location: California, San Diego area, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
    Less frequented climbing area with a quick approach and around 30 climbs

  • Dixon LakeDixon Lake

    Location: California, San Diego, Escondido
    Extremely quick approach to a handful of climbs; features some nice beginner climbing

  • Malibu Creek State Park ♦Malibu Creek State Park ♦

    Location: California, Los Angeles area, Santa Monica Mountains
    State Park where Planet of the Apes and MASH were filmed; offers nice hikes and various fun climbing spots

  • Echo CliffsEcho Cliffs

    Location: California, Los Angeles area, Santa Monica Mountains
    Relatively quick approach to some excellent climbing, with climbs appropriate for all levels (beginner to expert)

  • Hueco WallHueco Wall

    Location: California area, Los Angeles, Santa Monica Mountains
    Nice approach hike to a less frequented climbing area with intermediate to advanced climbs

  • Point DumePoint Dume

    Location: California, Los Angeles area, Santa Monica Mountains
    Popular beginner climbing area on a coastal cliff

  • Wagon CavesWagon Caves

    Location: California, East of Big Sur
    Rarely visited lovely area in the Los Padres National Forest with cool rock formations and climbing options

  • Culp ValleyCulp Valley

    Location: California, Anza Borrego Desert
    Nice bouldering area right off the main road into Borrego Springs

  • VatnajökullVatnajökull

    Location: Iceland, Southern, Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafell
    Nice glacier offering hiking and ice climbing options

  • Looking Glass RockLooking Glass Rock

    Location: North Carolina, Brevard Area, Pisgah National Forest
    Nice beginner climbing spot with a few harder climbs

  • Calico HillsCalico Hills

    Location: Nevada, Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon
    Notable red rock hills with pretty striations; home to over 200 sport climbing routes

  • Echo Lake State ParkEcho Lake State Park

    Location: New Hampshire, Conway
    State park with some short hiking options and a well-known area for very nice climbing

  • San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo

    Location: California, Southern Pacific Coast, South of Big Sur
    Nice town with a picturesque spot for some mediocre climbing, a mission founded in 1772, and a large coastal sand dune system

  • Fox Glacier ♦Fox Glacier ♦

    Location: New Zealand, West Coast, Fox Glacier area
    Scenic glacier with blue ice and nice ice climbing opportunities