Wyoming · Rock climbing · Lander

The School

School, The is a Wyoming climbing crag with 16 sport routes.

16 routes
5.8 – 5.13b
Sport

Best time to visit The School

Best months: May–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

    33° / 10°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    37° / 13°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    49° / 23°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    56° / 30°

    8 wet

  5. May

    66° / 39°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    78° / 48°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 55°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 54°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    75° / 45°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    59° / 32°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 20°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    33° / 10°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lander Hunt Fld Ap, WY, 7.1 mi away at 5,592 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.

The School is a climbing area in Sinks Canyon State Park in Wyoming, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with Porter's Prow and the Popo Agie Nature Trail both about 0.2 miles away. The area has 16 sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.13b. K-School is the easiest at 5.8, and Gunsmoke Over Lander is the hardest at 5.13b. The routes are all sport, so they are bolted rather than traditional. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lander run to highs around 88°F in July, with lows near 55°F. That station sits about 1,200 feet lower than the canyon, so temperatures at the School run cooler. Sinks Canyon Campground is about 0.9 miles away, and The Sinks to Rise Trail is about 0.8 miles away. Porter's Prow and Heavy Metal Rock Band are both within half a mile.

Routes (16)