Develop your climbing skills at the best crag in Washington (and in the universe)
Index is a place near and dear to my heart. After struggling up my first crack climb at the Inner Walls in 2015, I was hooked and have been climbing there ever since. Since 2020, I’ve lived in Index during summer seasons and love exploring new walls, returning to old projects, and jumping in the Skykomish after every climbing day. Despite its reputation as a “sandbagged” area, there are plenty of moderate climbs, and more are being developed every year. It’s a great place to learn and try hard - come join me this summer at my favorite crag!
Index Climbing Courses
Learn to Lead Trad
Want to access adventurous multi-pitch terrain or climb in the mountains? Learning to lead trad climbs is an essential step in the process, and Index is a great place to learn. This course is great for climbers who have some experience leading sport climbs (indoors or outside), are comfortable top-roping outdoor climbs rated 5.8 or above, and are comfortable top-rope belaying.
Crack Climbing Technique
Steep splitter cracks broken up with mind boggling friction face sequences characterizes the climbing in Index. Learn to hand jam, finger lock, chicken wing and more on impeccable granite. This 1 day course is great for folks with some prior climbing experience (indoors or outdoors) and who are comfortable with top-rope belay skills.
Self Rescue Course
Learn how to escape a belay, improvise a rappel, haul your partner, or generally get out of a bind while multi-pitching on this two-day course. This course is great for climbers who have experience either leading or following a multi-pitch climb (sport or trad) and who feel comfortable building anchors.
