climbing at paramount rock near idaho falls

Paramount rock is a beautiful rock climbing place about 30 miles from Idaho Falls. Its located about 2ish miles down the road from Heise Hot Springs. The climbing area has 14 bolted climbs that are fun to sport climb on. Top rope anchors are at the top for the less brave hearted (like me). There are also several trad climbs on the rock. 

Here is the list of all the climbs I got this from Ty Madsen who has uploaded this picture to MountainProject.com. Here is a list of the climbs that are marked on the pic above ('gain, thanks Ty!):

1 - Arial Boundaries (5.9) 
2 - Aerial-Fantasy (5.9) 
3 - Fantasy (5.9+) 
4 - Thin Red Line (5.10b) 
5 - Chuck & Jed's Excellent Adventure (5.8+) 
6 - Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood (5.9) 
7 - Excitations (5.9+) 
8 - Wild Thing (5.8) 
9 - Fly By Night (5.8) 
10 - Take the Heise Plunge (5.10d) 
11 - Farr Side (5.10a) 
12 - Dark Side (5.10a) 
13 - Spraypaint (5.10d) 
14 - Positively Negative (5.11b)  

Here's the map for getting from Idaho Falls to Paramount rock from Google maps:

What you need to climb at Paramount:

1. Rope: I have a 60 meter length and 10 mm diameter rope. Here is a great guide from REI about how to pick your rope: Climbing Ropes: How to Choose. You can usually get ropes relatively inexpensive from TheClymb.com and SteepandCheap.com

2. Climbing Shoes, harness, chalk bag and belay device: I climb in FiveTen Anasazi shoes but I am due for a change. I have a black diamond climbing harness. Chalk bag is definitely needed as some routes are long and my hands get sweaty on crimpy holds. For belaying, I use the Black Diamond ATC XP

3. 10 quick draws: Many climbs are sport climbs and you'll need at least 10 quick draws to lead and clean the route.

4. Comfortable hiking shoes: The approach to the climbs is a bit steep so its a good idea to get good shoes to walk in. 

5. Day pack: Carry your climbing gear some water and snacks :-)

6. Light jacket: Its always windy in Idaho Falls area so carry a light jacket to be warm! I end up wearing my down jacket at the end of the climbing day every time lol

My friend Julie killing it on the route called "Wild Thing"

View of the farms and valley from Paramount rock

Beautiful sunset from the climbing spot!

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Feel free to contact me if you need any information on climbing at paramount rock! A couple good resources are:

1. Mountain Project website
2. Sweet Spots book by local climber Jerry Painter