There's a decent chance I'll be living in the Island Park area (Henry's Lake, between Island Park and West Yellowstone) for about a year, starting in a few months. This area--as far as I know--isn't known for anything but snowmobiling and great fly fishing. I plan to do some fishing, but I'm curious about climbing potential from anyone who has been in the area.
Any decent trad climbs?
It's cold enough for ice. Anyone know anyone who has ever climbed Mesa Falls or anything around there?
What about skiing? The southern Gallatin Range must have stuff.
Basically I'm looking for things to keep me occupied, in shape, and motivated while I'm there. Any suggestions on guidebooks, people to contact, or anything else would be really helpful.
I guess I should note that skiing seems the "easy" part in terms of beta. But I'd still be happy to get the perspective of someone who's been there and done some of it.
Rock up there is pretty bad. All kinds of volcanic choss. Not too far from Gallatin Canyon though. Mtn biking in the Henry's Lake Range/ Lionhead is epic, best ever.
There is also quite good granite cragging in Teton Canyon, both north and south sides, at the end of the summer access road. Some adventure choss in the limestone towers above Reunion Flats. Volcanic bouldering at Badger Creek.
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