Climbing in Stanley and in the Sawtooth Mountain Range

Climbing in the Sawtooth Mountains deservedly has a reputation as one of the most beautiful alpine climbing locales with a number of amazing and unique summits. The Sawtooths define the Stanley area with their overwhelming beauty.  Just looking at these rugged peaks makes you want to stand on top of them.  Stanley is the perfect base camp to experience authentic wilderness climbing and alpining on some of North America’s most classic granite routes.  These impressive granite peaks are filled with many opportunities to test the climbing abilities of those looking for off the beaten path classic, wilderness routes.

Whether pushing your skills to new limits or exploring the thrill of climbing for the first time the Sawtooth Range has a mixed bag that caters to all levels.   There are half day fully guided packages that introduce the aspiring novice to the scenic Super Slabs, ranging to several day packages where you can ascend multiple pitched routes of quality granite such as the spectacular Elephant’s Perch, with 25+ routes. Experienced climbers striving to explore new areas will be treated to incredible routes such as the Finger of Fate, Mt. Heyburn, Blue Rock Buttress, and Barron Spire along with many others. Come enjoy breathtaking adventure climbing in and around the Sawtooth Range and we guarantee you will be back for more.