Planning a trip out west to rock climb? Consider heading to Wyoming. Wyoming has numerous bouldering, sport climbing, and traditional climbing destinations located throughout the state. Whether it’s the towering granite spires of the Teton Range, the dolomite sport climbing test pieces in Ten Sleep Canyon and the Lander area, or the 1,000 sandstone boulder problems in Cody, you’re likely to find a Wyoming rock climbing area that fits the bill.
Sport Climbing in Ten Sleep Canyon
Situated in north-central Wyoming close to Ten Sleep (population 304), Ten Sleep Canyon offers the sport climber some 700 established routes to choose from. Sweeping walls of clean Bighorn dolomite yield sport climbs rated from 5.6 to 5.14, with many unsent projects as well. The routes tend to be highly technical, vertical or slightly overhanging, and featured with pockets and crimps.
July and August are the prime climbing season in Ten Sleep Canyon. Good temps can also be found throughout the year, though much less predictably, with the other best months being May, June, and September. Aaron Huey puts out a new guidebook every year. You can pick one up in town (while supplies last) at Dirty Sally’s.
