Yoga For Climbers

Sunday October 20th 6:30-7:30 Want to become more fluid on the rock and use your foot as a third hand? Well, I can’t promiss the second one but come anyways! YCS is starting a Yoga For Climbers class. The classes will focus on relaxation techniques, body awareness, strengthening and stretching …

Fall Clean Up

Saturday October 26, 2019  8:45am  Meet at The Bend parking area. 9am-12pmWe will pick up trash along highway 12 and in parking area. If you want to participate contact me ahead of time for your assignment. 12pm-1pmLunch time (bring your own) 1pm- DoneTime to climb! (bring your own gear) Interested …

Smash and Grabs Are Back!

Good climbing weather is back, and so are everyone’s favorite a-holes. This photo is from last week at Royal Columns highway pullout. REMINDER: When climbing at Royal Columns park in the lot NOT on the highway. And do not leave any valuables in your car.

YCS Ground School

The Problem of Aging Hardware It is usually a relief to clip the anchors… but not always. Many bolts and anchors in the Tieton are old, substandard, or just not there. Part of our mission at the Yakima Climbing Scene is to care for our local climbing resources. So replacing …

Car prowls on Highway 12

There have been a number of mass car prowls in the parking areas for the lower canyon this spring and summer. Protect yourself by not leaving valuables in your cars.  Consider leaving your glovebox open and windows down. Or just go climbing at higher elevation crags.

Porch Boulders

Black Hole Theory V4 -V5

FA Corbin Strunk

On the main Porch Boulder. Climbers left of the Project.

Sit start on sloper ledge, make a few adjustments then a committing move onto the ledge, then a delicate move to the finish jug.