Climbing Styles
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Description
Wankers Columns is an outdoor crag located in Washington. The climbing here is on basalt. Basalt columns and formations offer distinctive climbing on volcanic rock. The columnar jointing creates natural crack systems, and the dark rock surface provides good friction in cooler temperatures. Wankers Columns draws climbers looking to explore the crags of Washington. The best time to visit is June through October on the dry east side, west side is wetter. Access notes: public. Washington offers diverse climbing from the granite spires of the Cascades to the basalt columns of the Columbia Basin. The west side is wet, while the east side offers drier conditions. Check local climbing forums and guidebooks for current conditions, approach details, and any seasonal closures before visiting Wankers Columns.
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