Guidebook Release Event

Guidebook Release Event

Climb Tieton, a guidebook by Jacob Belsher, Andy Fitz, & Walter Jordan and published by The Yakima Climbing Scene, will be released in the Single Hill Taproom on Saturday, November 16th at 7PM. 

It’s been 20 years since the last comprehensive Tieton guidebook was published. A lot has changed in the last two decades, including major new crags and nearly double the number of routes. At the same time, complete information about existing routes and approaches has become increasingly harder to find.

Climb Tieton changes that. This new guide has detailed directions, maps, and beta for nearly 700 routes. For climbers looking to explore the wild beauty of this unique region of central Washington, this book is essential equipment.

This guide includes: 

  • More than 20 crags
  • 10 never-before-published crags
  • More than 300 never-before-published routes
  • Area history
  • Local flora, fauna, and geology
  • Lots of pretty pictures 

All net proceeds from the sale of the guide will go toward supporting stewardship of the Tieton River crags. Come enjoy a beverage and celebrate the release of Climb Tieton and help build the Tieton climbing community!

RETREAT FIRE

RETREAT FIRE

While the Retreat Fire is currently considered contained, access to several crags in the lower canyon (blue zone) and the upper canyon (orange zone), as well as Lava Point (green zone) are currently restricted. Please observe all posted restrictions.

The lower canyon (blue zone) is managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Access is currently closed to all cliffs accept Royal Columns and Working Class Wall until September 23rd.

You can check the current restrictions HERE

All other areas of the canyon (orange, green, red) are part of the Okanongan-Wenatchee National Forest and are managed by the US Forest Service out of the Naches Ranger District. All cliffs in the Upper Canyon (orange zone), and Lava Point (green zone) are currently closed until October 31st. The other cliffs in the Rimrock Lake are (green zone), and on Pinegrass Ridge (red zone) are currently open.

You can check the current restrictions HERE