Sinlahekin Valley (Loomis) Climbing

West of Tonasket and parallel to the Okanogan Valley, running north/south from Fish Lake to Loomis is the remote feeling Sinlahekin Valley. The granite along the east side of the valley is excellent quality in places, and the main climbing potential is centered around the 300+' tall West Face crag. The valley floor lands are managed by the WA State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, and so parking requires a yellow Discover Pass.

* Note so far the only developed climbing is on the "West Face" crag on the east side of the valley which is NOT a family (small children) or pet friendly area due to the boulder field approach. The whole area is somewhat wild, so helmets are advised. Expect to meet rattle snakes from April to October. It has potential for a lot more climbs...

* Note to all climbers, although this is a remote feeling crag it is also easily accessible to a wide range of other users (such as campers, hikers, fishermen and hunters), so please do your best to minimize your impact and presence; pack it in-pack it out, and leave no trace. Potential route developers, please respect local etiquette, avoid bolting when gear would do, make any permanent anchors (bolts or top anchors) camouflaged, use stainless steel hardware as much as possible and don't mix your metals. Any comments and input on existing or new routes is much appreciated.

* Note - a key to route descriptions;

NAME; grade and quality (* - good, ** - very good, *** - great, **** - world class classic); (length); type of pro. used - G = natural/gear, F = fixed (b - bolt, p - piton, fn - fixed nut), M = mixed; TR = toprope, R = runout/dangerous, PG = scary/risky; Description; FA (first ascent date), GU = ground up ascent, TR = top rope ascent.