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Kimber

climber

Aug 10, 2009 - 04:29pm PT

From time to time I look through some of these climbing forums. It never ceases to amaze me how inflammatory or simply false many comments are. The area rock in the canyon is pretty large. The variation in elevation is as well large, from the routes at the bottom on Lee creek to the top just below the ski area and thus so is the weather and temperature. The sport climbing has been bolted by people that are pretty dedicated to climbing and thus have bolted routs that span a wide range difficulty. Many of the approaches are steep however and those not inclined to walk to the rock won’t like it. There are several full time climbers in Tensleep and Worland that are somewhere in the canyon nearly every day. There is also a large gathering of climbers around the 4th of July. That weekend, the town closes highway 16 and has a huge party. It’s quite fun, it’s not normal but it’s fun. As for this comment: "The locals were pretty dour when we went through, but that could be because they are leery of folks who ain't white." I find that very insulting and completely un-true. At first they may seem leery of people from other places (you can understand why with comments like the above one) but they are some of the friendliest people around. Keep in mind only a bit over 300 people live in tensleep and almost all of them are transplants from somewhere other than Wyoming. There are 2 bars 3 restraints and even a soda fountain just to correct some of the other comments. All the restaurants have good food. The people that own the salon are from Chicago and the stage company has been restored to its former self by the current owners, the Huff’s of the history channel show Wild West Tech (this is the place to check on what live music is going on as well). If you want good quality information on the area, the museum by the park is the place to ask. The staff there has a lot of information and often times guide books of all types including climbing. (I think Aaron is currently having publisher problems however) Camping also ranges from a hotel room to the side of the road so it’s really up to you. If you want even more civilization Worland is only 24 miles away and it takes less time to drive between Tensleep and Worland then most people spend driving to work in the morning. If you get to know the local people well though most likely you will only camp once and have more than one place to stay the next time around.

hooblie

climber

Aug 10, 2009 - 04:47pm PT

i respect what you have to say kimber. it doesn't any real knack to identify and cultivate a cultural divide, and not too much more care to bridge one

Jaybro

Social climber

Wolf City, Wyoming

Aug 10, 2009 - 04:53pm PT

You're right, it's not worth it. Stay safely wherever you are. You'll be okay.

tom woods

Gym climber

Bishop, CA

Aug 11, 2009 - 12:58am PT

Okay Jaybro- you called his bluff. More pics anyway! I passed through there with my family many years ago and thought it looked great. I'd love to climb there one of these days despite the flame that is inevitable on the forum.

Pics make the world go round, make a day at work a little better.