Leavenworth Bouldering — The Travel Guide for Climbing in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth, Washington’s high-quality granite, easy approaches, and great camping make it the Pacific Northwest’s premiere bouldering destination. With well over 1,000 problems, many of which are roadside, Leavenworth bouldering offers an amazing landscape to accrue...

Red Rock Bouldering — The Travel Guide for Climbing in Red Rock Nevada

  Red Rock Canyon is home to some of the best sandstone bouldering in the western United States. The most popular areas are the sunny Kraft Boulders and Calico Basin which offer dozens of classic moderate boulder problems within proximity of each other. If you...

Top 10 Boulders in The New River Gorge, West Virginia

The New River Gorge, or NRG, in West Virginia is one of the newest National Parks and home to perhaps the best sandstone in the country or even the world! Located in the region surrounding Fayetteville, West Virginia and the famous New River Gorge Bridge, this...

Top 10 Boulders in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth, Washington is the state’s most popular bouldering area, featuring over a thousand easily accessible granite boulder problems. Scattered primarily throughout Tumwater and Icicle Canyons, Leavenworth climbing is similar to Little Cottonwood or Joe’s Valley,...

Top 10 Boulders in Red Rocks, Nevada

Red Rock State Park, Nevada is home to some of the best sandstone bouldering in the western United States. The most popular areas are the sunny Kraft Boulders and Calico Basin which offer dozens of classic moderate boulder problems within close proximity of each...

Top 10 Boulders in Hueco Tanks, Texas

Hueco is the mecca of American bouldering. This state park is home to incredible indigenous history, archeology, nature, and some of the most iconic boulders in the world. The uniqueness of the movement and rock features has solidified Hueco as the boulderer’s...

Top 10 Boulders in Joe’s Valley, Utah

Joe’s Valley is a world-class sandstone bouldering destination in Emory County, Utah. We partnered with guidebook author and local legend Steven Jeffery and the Joe’s Valley Coalition to bring you the official Joe’s Valley Bouldering Guide! It comprehensively covers...

Top 10 Boulders in Bishop, California

Bishop, California is arguably one of the most scenic and historic bouldering areas in the United States. Bishop is a must-see destination for any climber, known for its beautiful mountain views, imposing highballs, and hard patina. KAYA Guide authors Dan Beall and...

Meet the Author: Brendan Baars

KAYA: Tell us a bit about your personal history with climbing and how you got started. Brendan Baars: I was born, raised, and still live in Grand Rapids, Michigan—one of the few states where climbers must travel hours to climb at any crag worth mentioning. 11 years...

“Dirty Old Town” Ogden Bouldering History: By Pete Lowe

KAYA has recently launched Anthony Chertudi’s Ogden Bouldering Guidebook, which features nearly 500 quartzite boulders on the hillsides just outside the city. Enjoy learning about the history of Ogden bouldering, as written by local climber and developer, Pete Lowe:...
Top 10 Boulders in The New River Gorge, West Virginia

Top 10 Boulders in The New River Gorge, West Virginia

The New River Gorge, or NRG, in West Virginia is one of the newest National Parks and home to perhaps the best sandstone in the country or even the world! Located in the region surrounding Fayetteville, West Virginia and the famous New River Gorge Bridge, this...

Top 10 Boulders in Leavenworth, Washington

Top 10 Boulders in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth, Washington is the state’s most popular bouldering area, featuring over a thousand easily accessible granite boulder problems. Scattered primarily throughout Tumwater and Icicle Canyons, Leavenworth climbing is similar to Little Cottonwood or Joe’s Valley,...

Top 10 Boulders in Red Rocks, Nevada

Top 10 Boulders in Red Rocks, Nevada

Red Rock State Park, Nevada is home to some of the best sandstone bouldering in the western United States. The most popular areas are the sunny Kraft Boulders and Calico Basin which offer dozens of classic moderate boulder problems within close proximity of each...

Top 10 Boulders in Hueco Tanks, Texas

Top 10 Boulders in Hueco Tanks, Texas

Hueco is the mecca of American bouldering. This state park is home to incredible indigenous history, archeology, nature, and some of the most iconic boulders in the world. The uniqueness of the movement and rock features has solidified Hueco as the boulderer’s...

Top 10 Boulders in Joe’s Valley, Utah

Top 10 Boulders in Joe’s Valley, Utah

Joe’s Valley is a world-class sandstone bouldering destination in Emory County, Utah. We partnered with guidebook author and local legend Steven Jeffery and the Joe’s Valley Coalition to bring you the official Joe’s Valley Bouldering Guide! It comprehensively covers...

Top 10 Boulders in Bishop, California

Top 10 Boulders in Bishop, California

Bishop, California is arguably one of the most scenic and historic bouldering areas in the United States. Bishop is a must-see destination for any climber, known for its beautiful mountain views, imposing highballs, and hard patina. KAYA Guide authors Dan Beall and...

Meet the Author: Brendan Baars

Meet the Author: Brendan Baars

KAYA: Tell us a bit about your personal history with climbing and how you got started. Brendan Baars: I was born, raised, and still live in Grand Rapids, Michigan—one of the few states where climbers must travel hours to climb at any crag worth mentioning. 11 years...

Meet the Author: Peter Michaux

Meet the Author: Peter Michaux

We are so proud to have collaborated with Peter Michaux on our new KAYA Squamish Guide. Peter is the author of the original Squamish Bouldering Guide. We sat down with him to learn about the history of Squamish bouldering, his memorable experiences, and his advice for...

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Steven Jeffery

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Steven Jeffery

In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. Steven Jeffery started climbing as an...

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Kyram Adsit

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Kyram Adsit

In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. You may not have heard of Kyram before, but he is one of Utah’s most influential...

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Pete Lowe

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Pete Lowe

In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. Rather than participating in an interview, Pete Lowe, an attorney, father, and...

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Taylor McNeill

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Taylor McNeill

In celebration of KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Guidebook, we’re highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of Joe’s Valley bouldering. Taylor McNeill is from Raleigh, NC, where he started climbing in a local gym in the...

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Jason Kehl

Joe’s Valley Heroes: Jason Kehl

This month, we are celebrating KAYA’s launch of Steven Jeffery’s Official Joe’s Valley Bouldering Guidebook by highlighting the legends that have contributed to the development of the Joe’s Valley bouldering area. Our first Joe’s Hero, Jason Kehl, is one of climbing’s...

Meet the Climber: Vikki Weldon

Meet the Climber: Vikki Weldon

Vikki Weldon is a former member of Team Canada, a prolific all-around climber, an ER nurse, and most recently, a rock guide. In this interview, we discuss the impact the pandemic had on her both as a climber and health care worker, how she navigates the ebbs and flows...

Meet the Climber: Ethan Salvo

Meet the Climber: Ethan Salvo

Ethan Salvo dreams big, tries hard, and has dedicated his life to climbing. Learn more about his new life in Squamish, B.C., how an injury has shifted his climbing mentality, and what he hopes to achieve this coming season. KAYA: Thanks so much for joining us, Ethan!...