Many trips, many climbs. This was my go-to climbing destination when I was first learning sport. A great place to go when it's raining west of the cascades!
jacobsmith - Feb 18, 2013 1:06 am Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2013
Sport leading
With my main trad climbing partners out of town, me and John headed to Vantage to do some sport climbing. led 7 routes in the Feather and Sunshine Wall and top-roped House of Cards on the way out, basically tripling the amount of sport leading i've done. it was John's first time rock climbing and he did great!
Josh Lewis - Nov 5, 2012 7:26 pm Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2012
One of the Best in Washington
This is probably the second coolest crag place in Washington (Index still being my favorite). Even for clouds predicted in the forecast there were lots of people at Vantage. Good thing that there is also lots of climbs.
gimpilator - Nov 4, 2012 11:25 pm Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2012
I've been 3 times
Party In Your Pants 5.8
Crack In The Back 5.6
Stroke The Chicken 5.6
Clipping The Cornea 5.7
Cornivorous 5.9
Routecleaning 101: Intro to Mank 5.9
Think it Rhymes With Luck 5.10a
Noggin Garnish 5.9
Taking It Easy 5.9
Lucky Dogs 5.8
The Big Finish 5.10a
Gas Sipper 5.8
Nazi Boyfriend 5.10b
It Couldn't Be Clearer 5.10a
Clearly Human 5.7
Socorro - Nov 2, 2011 12:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2005
Windy and hot
It´s been so long I´ve forgotten the routes I´ve climbed, but I definitely came here. Woke up to a huge rattlesnake napping outside the tent door.
This is a great place and I wish I made it there more often. The site of my then 2 year old's first route- that staircase at the Feathers. I have witnessed casualties due to loose rock (incl boulderer 25 footer to bust his ankles) even at the benign feathers - helmets everyone!
RokIzGud - Mar 28, 2010 4:31 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2010
Love It
LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I climb here all the time. Its great!
I used to climb in Vantage a lot in the early to mid 90's (before the washrooms). It was quite fun, with a nice mix of sport and trad routes. Good early season spot.
baloodh2000 - Oct 16, 2007 4:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2007
Great Climbing
Been climbing the feathers all season. Next season I think focus will be the sunshine wall. Still getting used to the vertical. Losing my climbing buddy Nick, but Ash and I are still up for some good times! Excellent adventure area. columbia river...
This was my default climbing destination when I was in grad school from 1997-1999. An awesome place to climb. The basalt columns make for a cool atmosphere and the number and range of climbs available is staggering. I did my first trad lead here on Seven Virgins and a Mule.
Climbed most routes on the feathers. The scenery here is spectacular, the routes are fun and I will go back as my trad skills develop.
hkutuk - Jul 21, 2006 5:39 am Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2005
Vantage Climbing
First time in Vantage had a lot of fun climbing with Jim. The rain over night scared away the crowds for Sunday. The mandatory climbing log so far is:
The Feathers, not so interesting mainly clipping bolts:
Notch Route (5.6) - easy route on the back of Satans Tower
Jesus Saves (5.8) - kind of tricky moves higher up
Blood Blister (5.10a) - TRed, fun little overhanging.
Shin Scraper (5.9) - felt easier than .9,one move
Chimney just behind Satans Tower (5.5)
Altar of Sacrifice (5.7) - cruiser, nice handholds
Sunshine Wall fun place but crowded:
Stokin' The Chicken (5.6) - Weird chimney moves on top
Whipsaw (5.9) - Bolted arete - little loose in places
Party in Your Pants (5.8) - Many bulges, but plenty fun moves
Arete to the right of PIYP - TRed unknown route, kind of hardmust be 10 something
Crossing the Threshold (5.8) - Stem the double crack, nice.
Air Guitar (5.10) - TRed, good one gets wider than fist on top
Clip'em or Skip'em (5.9) - Clipping bolts on the side
mattsim - Jun 18, 2020 1:36 am Date Climbed: May 7, 2011
Warm dry rocks, and loads of routesTwo rope teams of Mountaineers had fun on mid-level trad routes.
seabadge - Jun 16, 2013 1:51 pm
A playgroundMany trips, many climbs. This was my go-to climbing destination when I was first learning sport. A great place to go when it's raining west of the cascades!
jacobsmith - Feb 18, 2013 1:06 am Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2013
Sport leadingWith my main trad climbing partners out of town, me and John headed to Vantage to do some sport climbing. led 7 routes in the Feather and Sunshine Wall and top-roped House of Cards on the way out, basically tripling the amount of sport leading i've done. it was John's first time rock climbing and he did great!
Josh Lewis - Nov 5, 2012 7:26 pm Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2012
One of the Best in WashingtonThis is probably the second coolest crag place in Washington (Index still being my favorite). Even for clouds predicted in the forecast there were lots of people at Vantage. Good thing that there is also lots of climbs.
gimpilator - Nov 4, 2012 11:25 pm Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2012
I've been 3 timesParty In Your Pants 5.8
Crack In The Back 5.6
Stroke The Chicken 5.6
Clipping The Cornea 5.7
Cornivorous 5.9
Routecleaning 101: Intro to Mank 5.9
Think it Rhymes With Luck 5.10a
Noggin Garnish 5.9
Taking It Easy 5.9
Lucky Dogs 5.8
The Big Finish 5.10a
Gas Sipper 5.8
Nazi Boyfriend 5.10b
It Couldn't Be Clearer 5.10a
Clearly Human 5.7
Socorro - Nov 2, 2011 12:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2005
Windy and hotIt´s been so long I´ve forgotten the routes I´ve climbed, but I definitely came here. Woke up to a huge rattlesnake napping outside the tent door.
MMclimbhigh - Oct 7, 2011 2:31 am
Many timesAhhh, Vantage......
ShredTheGnar - Jul 12, 2011 11:04 am
Better than expectedHot, dry, wear a helmet.
DustyDeb9 - Jul 6, 2010 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
First outdoor climbCame here with the Mountaineers for my first outdoor climb. Lots of nice routes for a beginner. Made it up Jesus Saves and The Uprising. Fun day!
Vinny - May 27, 2010 1:48 pm
various since 1999This is a great place and I wish I made it there more often. The site of my then 2 year old's first route- that staircase at the Feathers. I have witnessed casualties due to loose rock (incl boulderer 25 footer to bust his ankles) even at the benign feathers - helmets everyone!
RokIzGud - Mar 28, 2010 4:31 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2010
Love ItLOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I climb here all the time. Its great!
skook - Aug 31, 2009 5:48 pm
Cool settingBeen there a few times since 1999. It's a great way to spent the day before a DMB concert.
lukic - Jun 14, 2008 12:10 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2008
Sketchy rockBut there are some pretty good routes and I enjoyed the climbing at Sunshine wall. Bring helmets.
AJones - Nov 20, 2007 6:04 pm
Fun PlaceI used to climb in Vantage a lot in the early to mid 90's (before the washrooms). It was quite fun, with a nice mix of sport and trad routes. Good early season spot.
baloodh2000 - Oct 16, 2007 4:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2007
Great ClimbingBeen climbing the feathers all season. Next season I think focus will be the sunshine wall. Still getting used to the vertical. Losing my climbing buddy Nick, but Ash and I are still up for some good times! Excellent adventure area. columbia river...
J Fox - Aug 2, 2007 10:56 am
Multiple RoutesThis was my default climbing destination when I was in grad school from 1997-1999. An awesome place to climb. The basalt columns make for a cool atmosphere and the number and range of climbs available is staggering. I did my first trad lead here on Seven Virgins and a Mule.
Sharon - Dec 22, 2006 4:03 am
Multiple routes...over numerous trips since 24 March 1990, when Steve & I announced our engagement here.
Herm's Tower (Sunshine Wall): The Shaft 5.7. 1 Feb 1992. Partners: Jim States, Brett Pierce.
nasak - Oct 7, 2006 7:29 am
Route Climbed: Various!I've been up to Vantage several times now. The sunshine wall is great ... a seemingly endless wall of routes! Gret climbing.
brother - Aug 15, 2006 9:58 pm
FeathersClimbed most routes on the feathers. The scenery here is spectacular, the routes are fun and I will go back as my trad skills develop.
hkutuk - Jul 21, 2006 5:39 am Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2005
Vantage ClimbingFirst time in Vantage had a lot of fun climbing with Jim. The rain over night scared away the crowds for Sunday. The mandatory climbing log so far is:
The Feathers, not so interesting mainly clipping bolts:
Notch Route (5.6) - easy route on the back of Satans Tower
Jesus Saves (5.8) - kind of tricky moves higher up
Blood Blister (5.10a) - TRed, fun little overhanging.
Shin Scraper (5.9) - felt easier than .9,one move
Chimney just behind Satans Tower (5.5)
Altar of Sacrifice (5.7) - cruiser, nice handholds
Sunshine Wall fun place but crowded:
Stokin' The Chicken (5.6) - Weird chimney moves on top
Whipsaw (5.9) - Bolted arete - little loose in places
Party in Your Pants (5.8) - Many bulges, but plenty fun moves
Arete to the right of PIYP - TRed unknown route, kind of hardmust be 10 something
Crossing the Threshold (5.8) - Stem the double crack, nice.
Air Guitar (5.10) - TRed, good one gets wider than fist on top
Clip'em or Skip'em (5.9) - Clipping bolts on the side