Via Ferrata Wall
Via Ferrata Wall is an Idaho climbing area with 5 routes.
- 5 routes
- 5.7+ – 5.11b
- Alpine
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Salmon-Challis National Forest · Order 0413-07-17 · USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Via Ferrata Wall is an alpine climbing area in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, within the Lost River Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the wall sits right beside the Cedar Creek climbing area, about a tenth of a mile away. Five alpine routes make up the wall, with grades ranging from 5.7+ to 5.11b. Marc Hanselman is the first ascender of most of them, including One Rainy Wish at 5.7+ and Little Dark Cloud at 5.9. Thumbs Down, the hardest route at 5.11b, was first climbed by Ian Jameson. The Borah Peak Trail starts less than a mile away, and Borah Peak itself is about 1.5 miles off. Leatherman Peak Trail and Pass Lake are both within about 4 miles.
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