Climbing

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  • The Mammoth Lakes area offers world-class cragging and bouldering sites for both sport and traditional climbers, from the volcanic tuff at the base of the Resurgent Dome to the Warming Wall near Canyon Lodge to the Yosemite-style granite Horseshoe Slabs. Beyond, the jagged summits, spires and blue-ice couloirs up and along the backbones of the surrounding wildernesses beckon casual peak baggers and technical alpine climbers alike. A number of accredited outfitters offer guiding and instruction throughout the year. A fee-based climbing wall at Main Lodge provides children with an introduction to the sport.

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Featured Climbing Experiences

Climbing  Bouldering at Horseshoe Boulder

Difficulty Rating:
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Duration:
Less than 4 hours

Climbing  Sport Climbing at Horseshoe Slabs

Difficulty Rating:
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Duration:
Less than 4 hours

Climbing  Sport Climbing at the Dike Wall

Difficulty Rating:
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Duration:
Half day

All Climbing Experiences

All Climbing Experiences

Experience Rating Length (mi) Surface Duration
Bouldering at Horseshoe Boulder ▣ 0.6 Mixed Less than 4 hours
Sport Climbing at Horseshoe Slabs ▣ 1.0 Soil Less than 4 hours
Sport Climbing at the Dike Wall ◈ 1.5 Soil Half day
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