Sawtooth Rock Climbing

For all their ruggedness, the Sawtooths offer climbing routes for all abilities.

Whether you’re a first-timer on the Super Slabs or climbing an advanced route on the famed Elephant’s Perch, Sawtooth Mountain Guides can help you experience the Sawtooth’s renowned granite faces and spires.

Sawtooth rock climbing trips range from Introductory Programs at Redfish Lake to multi-day expeditions to remote Warbonnet Peak. Some of the best alpine granite in the country can be found on the Elephant’s Perch and Finger of Fate, which are just a short hike into the Sawtooth Wilderness.

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Difficulty: Depends on objective, but we have climbs for all abilities

Duration: Depends on objective, 8 hours to multi-day

Meeting Time: Depends on objective

Meeting Location: Depends on objective

What We Provide:

All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)
Boat shuttle across Redfish Lake if necessary
All food for multi-day trips

What You Need:

Lunch and water (for day trips)
Basic outdoor clothing and footwear
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Rates

Ratio: 2:1 depending on objective

Single Day Climbs: Please contact us for rates

Multi Day Climbs (includes food): Please contact us for rates

Featured Routes

TRIP ADVISOR Reviews for this trip

Giovanni M

I've been dreaming to climb the Elephant Perch, the Idaho's Big Wall, for several years. Several reasons kept me apart from it: too remote, too challenging, too difficult to find and too easy to get lost. Well all good reasons until i found the Sawtooth Mountain Guides, by chance. And then i gave myself a chance to make my dreams come true. Thank you SMG and Matt for that!

Adam Ingram

We had an incredible alpine climb to the top of Mount Heyburn. We have done several hikes and climbs around the Redfish Lake area, and this was by far the best. Our guide, Matt Scrivner of Sawtooth Mountain Guides, was very determined to make sure we had an amazing experience on the mountain, and he was incredibly focused on our safety during the climb. We are definitely pleased that we chose to climb with Sawtooth Mountain Guides!

Shantap

6 stars if Trip Advisor would let me! In a nutshell, this guide service R-O-C-K-S, and Matt Scrivner was an amazing guide, cook, companion, and all-around amazing guy.

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A long-time friend of mine joined me last minute on this 5 day trip in the Sawtooths -- climbing, hiking, fishing, exploring. SMG took care of everything (loaner gear, food, tents, portaging, logistics, boat tickets, planning, adjusting the plan for weather events). We saw a big swath of the east side of the Sawtooths, climbed Elephant Perch and the Super Slabs, caught a lot of trout, and hiked about 25 miles in total. Gear was up for the cold nights, and for the rain we encountered. Safety was job one, but the guide service did SO MUCH more than just show us where to go and make us safe.

1. FOOD -- amazing. Flat out great. Guide-created menus. Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegarette. Homemade soups. Burritos. Eggs and ham breakfasts. Granola. Sandwich makings for lunch one day. Pasta dishes with various sauces. Appetizers. Just incredible. And not freeze dried -- the real deal.

2. SAFETY -- the guide carries a radio, plus a rescue beacon device that can text via satellite to get weather updates. They bring some spare gear and first aid. And are trained in first aid. Most of all, they know the trails and landscape INSIDE OUT and you always feel like they are watching out for you. We got snowed off of the Warbonnet climb and the guide was super fast and efficient at getting us down safely. Great work Matt!

3. THE PLACE -- the Sawtooths are PRIMO hiking, climbing, and outdoor camping locations. The sunrises and sunsets. The moon. The stars. The snow and sleet. The sweeping views. The streams and rivers. The reflective lakes. The cliff views. The mountain tops. The hawks, and falcons, and other wildlife. This is the REAL deal for outdoor camping and experiencing the outdoors in a wonderful, isolated setting.

4. FISHING -- Our guide didn't do much more than point us in the right direction and we went in with 4 and 5 weight fly rods and caught as many fish as we could count. Not big, but a lot of fun. And a good way to have a small adventure alone without the guide right next to us. Two good fishing spots in different parts of the range, both productive and very enjoyable. So, get a rod and a license and add this to your mix if you like the idea.

5. CLIMBING -- Matt was excellent at leading us up some wet rock on Elephant Perch, and showing us the ropes on the Super Slabs. This is a GREAT place to get in some serious rock climbing and to improve your skills.

OVERALL RATING: A+

SMG is the real deal. Don't think twice about trusting your life to these folks and just go into the backcountry for a true adventure!

fhmiller

I've known SMG for a while. Top notch guides. I used them a few years ago to do a climbing trip up the Elephant's Perch. Erik and crew are really solid folks, and were both fun and on top of it. Safety was priority #1, but that didn't get in the way of pushing ourselves and having a great time. They've also done an excellent job with kids programs, teaching youngsters how to get on in the out-of-doors. Everyone I've met are experienced and good people. Can't say enough about SMG

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Sawtooth Rock Climbing

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Featured Routes

Elephants Perch

Warbonnet

Finger of Fate

Packrat Peak

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TRIP ADVISOR Reviews for this trip

Giovanni M

Adam Ingram

Shantap

fhmiller