The ACTUAL Ultimate Climbing Bucket List: The REAL Iconic Destinations to Actually VISIT
Looking for iconic climbing destinations that are both epic and within reach? Here’s our ultimate (and very real) climbing bucket list—from world-class boulders to local legends—starting right here at Coeur Climbing Company.
As we all know, the sport of climbing presents an irresistible allure, conjuring images of thousand-foot granite walls sprinkled with gumdrops and boulder fields perpetually bedazzled in warm sunlight and marshmallows. We spoke of many such mythologized places in another blog post, detailing such locations ranging from the exotic mecca that comprises Utah all the way to the banks of islands that is Thailand. You might think, intrepid climber, that these destinations remain far-out-of-reach. And perhaps they might be, but let us tell you that there is something better, more attainable, and higher quality right within your fingertips’ grasp…
Coeur Climbing Presents… the ACTUAL Ultimate Climbing Bucket List:
Q’emiln Park, Post Falls, ID
Distance from Coeur: 4.5 miles
A mere stone’s throw away from Coeur Climbing Company, Q’emiln Park (pronounced how it sounds) offers towering thousand-foot granite walls on par with its more famous cousin, Yosemite! Scared of heights you say? Never fear, as this local haunt presents a unique bouldering experience in which you can drown under the majestic flow of the dam’s spillway.
Tubbs Hill, ID
Distance from Coeur: 14.4 miles
Find a new project! Ruin your skin! Steal the FA (first ascent) on one of Angus’ climbs! This destination crag will steal your heart as you goad tour boats into honking their horns along the dazzling shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene!
This Rock
Distance from Coeur: 0.2 miles
Are you seeking to be on the cutting edge of the climbing community? If you’re willing to brave the treacherous alpine approach, then try your skill at This Rock. Yet to be summited by even the most seasoned professionals from around the world, This Rock still awaits its first ascent… could it be you?
Leavenworth, WA
Distance from Coeur: 213 miles
The furthest location on our list, Leavenworth will cast you back in time and space to the mystical beer-laden country of Bavaria. In fact the author of this well-written article oftentimes forgets they’re supposed to climb opting instead to slug back a few liters of Germany’s finest.
And finally…
Coeur Climbing Company, Post Falls, ID
Distance from Coeur: 0.0 miles
The front desk staff awaits tales of your achievements…
Inspired? Visit us at Coeur Climbing to train for these jaw-dropping destinations. View climbing classes or check out our slightly more serious Gym-to-Crag workshop to hone your outdoor climbing skills!
