Washington · Rock climbing · Tieton

Bend West

Bend West in Washington has 16 climbing routes across 9 grades, offering sport and trad options.

16 routes
5.7 – 5.11c
Trad · Sport

Best time to visit Bend West

Best months: March–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    40° / 27°

  2. Feb

    48° / 30°

  3. Mar

    57° / 34°

  4. Apr

    65° / 40°

  5. May

    74° / 48°

  6. Jun

    80° / 54°

  7. Jul

    88° / 60°

  8. Aug

    88° / 59°

  9. Sep

    79° / 51°

  10. Oct

    64° / 40°

  11. Nov

    49° / 32°

  12. Dec

    38° / 26°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yakima #2, WA, 15.4 mi away at 1,142 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Bend West is a climbing area in Washington, about 3.7 miles from the town of Tieton. It sits close to several other climbing spots, including Bend North and Bend Center, each about 0.1 mile away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 79°F, while July and August average about 88°F. Nearby options include Tieton Nature Trail, about a mile away, and Working Class Wall, about 1.1 miles away. The Naches River offers canoeing about 2.8 miles off, and Windy Point Campground is about 4 miles away.

Routes (16)

Salmon SongFA: Ed Mosshart, Andy Fitz (1988)5.10aTreatment BoundFA: Andy Fitz, Matt Christensen, Feb. 19885.10aReckoningFA: Andy Fitz, Ed Mosshart, Sept. 19875.10bAmbient DomainFA: Ed Mosshart, Andy Fitz (October 1987)5.10cHouse RulesFA: Andy Fitz, Ed Mosshart, July 19885.10cPure JoyFA: Andy Fitz and Ed Mosshart (1987)5.10cSugar KicksFA: Andy Fitz, Ed Mosshart, April 19885.10cZero ToleranceFA: Matt Christensen, Ed Mosshart, Aug 19885.10dC.I.A. (Central Inquisition of Attitudes)FA: Chuck Buzzard, Troy, Ben Manifred March 19955.11bTragically HipFA: Andy Fitz, Ed Mosshart (1988)5.11cPrivate PassionFA: Andy Fitz5.7Another One Bites the DustFA: Norm Reid 19885.8Cascade CurtainFA: Andy Fitz, Norm Reid, Mark McGuire, April 19905.9Cruel HarvestFA: Andy Fitz, Matt Christensen 19885.9Hallowed GroundFA: Andy Fitz, Ed Mosshart 19875.9TiersFA: Andy Fitz, Ed Mosshart 19875.9

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