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Wyoming · Rock Climbing
Lovell, Wyoming isn't a name that shows up in most climbing guides, but the bouldering here is real and worth the detour.
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Lovell, Wyoming isn't a name that shows up in most climbing guides, but the bouldering here is real and worth the detour. The nine listed problems in the area skew toward short, powerful movement -- names like Short and Hard, Push and Pull, and Slice and Dice tell you something about the style before you even pull on. The Intermission Fire boulders, also known as Fruit Basket, appear to be the main concentration of problems, with a range that includes slab work (Scoliosis Slab proj.), mantel moves (Hanta Mantel), and longer sequences like Long and Slightly Easier and Around the World in 80 Seconds. This is a bouldering-only destination based on current listings -- no sport or trad routes are catalogued here yet. The problem count is modest, which means you'll likely tick the area in a day or two rather than building a week-long trip around it. That said, for climbers passing through the Bighorn Basin or visiting Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area nearby, it's a legitimate reason to add a half-day to the itinerary. Come with your own beta research done, since this area doesn't have the infrastructure of an established destination crag.
All nine listed problems are bouldering -- there are no sport or trad routes in the current listings. The problems range from slab-style movement (Scoliosis Slab proj.) to mantel problems (Hanta Mantel) to what sound like more powerful or technical sequences based on names like Push and Pull and Slice and Dice.
The main cluster appears to be the Intermission Fire boulders, also listed as Fruit Basket. That's the only named climbing area in the dataset. You'll want to cross-reference a platform like Mountain Project or The Crag for approach details and GPS coordinates before heading out, since access specifics aren't included in the current listings.
Around the World in 80 seconds
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Intermission Fire boulders (a.k.a. Fruit Basket)
Wyoming bouldering area with varied problems and natural stone formations.
Rose Quartz Tower--"Sieging the Beaver"
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Push and Pull
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Highway 14a Boulders
~4 min drive
Wyoming bouldering area with varied problems in a scenic mountain setting.
Bowman Route
~26 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Slice and Dice
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
NFSR 121 (a.k.a. Phone Booth Boulders)
~15 min drive
Accessible bouldering area in Wyoming with varied problems for intermediate climbers.
Zeus's Zucchini
~26 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Scoliosis Slab proj.
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Highway 14a Pinnacles
~26 min drive
Wyoming pinnacle climbing with distinctive formations and scenic character.
The Bullhorn
~26 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Also worth it near here
The listing names suggest a mix -- Long and Slightly Easier and Around the World in 80 Seconds imply something more approachable, while Short and Hard and Push and Pull suggest harder, more physical problems. Grade information isn't included in the current data, so check a dedicated climbing database for V-grades before assuming the area suits your level.
Lovell sits in the Bighorn Basin at roughly 3,800 feet elevation, which means hot summers and cold winters. Spring (April through early June) and fall (September through October) are typically the most comfortable seasons for bouldering in this region. Summer mornings can work if you get out early, but afternoon heat in July and August will make friction-dependent problems like Scoliosis Slab significantly harder.
Standard bouldering kit applies: climbing shoes, a crash pad, and a brush for holds. Given the slab and mantel problems in the lineup, stickier rubber and a low-profile pad for awkward landings are worth prioritizing. There's no indication of fixed anchors or top-rope setups, so leave the rope at home for this one.
