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Yosemite National Park
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California USA
Yosemite National Park is located near Mariposa, California, USA.
Champagne Climb, Wenatchee
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Washington USA
- ABOUT THE SPOT
Ice Climbing in Champagne Climb, Wenatchee, Washington USA
Two steep sections:
Good quality ice
Skill level required:
Grade WI5
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's many apple cultivations.
Champagne Climb is located in the Banks Lake area, North of the town of Soap Lake. Once you park your car at the Blue Lake Fire Station, you will walk to the west and you will see the amazing frozen waterfall. There are two steep sections on this climb.
The first one is 196 ft/60 m high and leads to a knock off. You walk up the creek to start the easier 110 ft/33 m section. The skill level required to climb Champagne Fall is grade WI5. The route is vertical with good quality ice and good protection.
Once you reach the top, walk off to climber’s right, down climb through the cliff and rappel down. Champagne Falls is an exciting climb adventure for ice climbing enthusiasts. Climbers should take a 196 ft/60 m rope and eight to ten screws with them. Always check the weather conditions before you choose this climb.
