Climbing Near Idaho Falls, Idaho

The prominent south-facing tower of grey limestone on the north side of Wolverine Canyon 1.2 miles from the mouth of the canyon. Evidence of previous rock climbing has been found but no known documented history or local lore regarding exploration and/or achievements. The tower does hold Wolverine Canyon's best slabby limestone. In the summer, drive 1.2mi from the mouth of the canyon to the Tower which is located on the north side of the road. Parking is limited - don't park on the road - find appropriate parking and walk up/down the road to reach the access point. In the winter, walk approximately 30min up the snowmobile trail (Wolverine Rd). At a point below the obvious large south facing Tower wall hike up switchbacks on a crude climbers trail to the west of a scree gully splitting the wall below the tower.

Nestled in Wolverine Canyon about 12 east of Firth, ID lies RPM Wall. The climbing is on bobmber limestone that varies from slightly slabby, thin and hard to read to gently overhung section – so mainly face climbing. Development began in 2004 and has so far produced 9 sport routes, but plans for at least 5 more are in the works. The wall is a great place to beat the summer sun as it hardly sees any sun at all and is secluded from the road below. Ratings are mainly .11-.12 and are highly suggestive due to lack of traffic as of summer of 2007. Check this place out if you're in the area. Head east from Firth, ID along Wolverine Canyon Rd. Once in the canyon, continue on the dirt road for about 2 mi. until you see 40 Horse Cave high up to the left, park here. Across the road from the cave is a shaded gully that ascends the hillside. It's pretty obvious from there where the routes lie.

As the name implies, the Sentinel guards access to the walls and routes on the upper headwall. The formation's east side (climber's left) is characterized by horizontally fractured rock, a la the Gunks and other eastern locations with steep starts that lessen to a slabby finish. On the west end, (climber's right), a prominent buttress is flanked by an obvious line of weakness. On this side, the angle begins in benign, mellow fashion and gradually steepens as you ascend. Locate the Southside Mixed sector (1.2 miles from start of canyon). The Sentinel is the first obvious large formation on the lower band of cliffs. Look for the prominent buttress on the right (as viewed from the road looking uphill).