Vantage

Vantage is one of the driest places in Washington state, consistently making it a great spot for rock climbing.

With Washington being a wet place (as we all very well know!), Vantage make for a perfect refuge during bad weather days.

When it’s raining or snowing everywhere else in the state, Vantage is dry and ready to go. Even if it’s a cold day, you can always find a face at Vantage that’s in the sun, helping you keep your fingers warm between climbs.

Vantage (A.K.A. Frenchman’s Coulee) does not have a lot of variety: mostly single pitch basalt cracks, face, and aretes are what you will find here – but there are lot of them!

It makes a great place to learn and develop into a well-rounded leader. Vantage is a ready to be your classroom. KAF Adventures runs many of its Outdoor Rock Climbing Programs here due to the consistently dry conditions and close proximity to Seattle (only a 3 hour drive on I-90).

There is also a fantastic waterfall that forms up under the right conditions and provides some of the most accessible and longest ice climbs in Central Washington.

It is a truly magical moment to be ice climbing in this sagebrush and juniper environment. Vantage provides the one place in the Northwest where a climber can ALWAYS get outside – which makes it a true gem.

Vantage At a Glance…Rock Type: Basalt (and ice!) Typical Routes: Single pitch cracks, faces, and aretes Ratings Range: From easy fifth class to 5.12 Number of Pitches?: Mostly single

***Also, please note that custom courses can always be created to suit your personal needs!***

Prior registration is required, so please enroll today. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Curious about more of our favorite Northwest rock climbs? Checkout Mt. Erie!