| Name: Rock climbing at Frenchman Coulee |
| Starts: Mon Feb 23, 2026 08:00 |
| Return: Wed Feb 25, 2026 22:00 |
| Registration opens: Thu Jan 15, 2026 |
| Event category: Rock Climbing |
| Difficulty grade: B5 [?] |
| For members only: Yes |
| Screening used: Yes |
| Max participants: 8 |
Organizer: Neil Beattie  |
| Profile info: |
1. Describe your climbing experience if I don't already know you.
2. Are you able to easily enter the USA?
3. Can you drive?
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Frenchman Coulee, or more commonly known as Vantage, is an enjoyable rock climbing destination in central Washington. Climbing is primarily on basalt columns, many perched on the edge of a large gorge. Its a beautiful spot. There is a mix of sport and trad, but I always focus on the sport side when I head there.
Late February should have sunny days, but possibly cold and windy nights.
Drive time is approx 5 hours. Exact dates will depend on the weather forecast, but plan on a somewhat early departure on day 1, and a somewhat late return on day 3.
There is primitive camping at the crag - bathrooms, but no running water. We will stop for a groceries on the drive down.
Participants should be comfortable top rope belaying. Just to make things easy at the border, would prefer participants be travelling with a passport that won't require a stop at the border.
