Tantalus Lookout Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Boulders
Guide moderated by Peter Michaux & Marc Bourguignon

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This digital Tantalus Lookout climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Tantalus Lookout days smoother, safer, and more dialed.

19km North of town is a small valley of varied quality granite boulders with unique featured rock.

From the parking hike up the steep forest service road via the yellow gate until you reach a trailhead that cuts right into the forest near the hilltop. Follow the flagging tape up the valley to access the talus. 
This digital Tantalus Lookout climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Tantalus Lookout days smoother, safer, and more dialed. 19km North of town is a small valley of varied quality granite boulders with unique featured rock. From the parking hike up the steep forest service road via the yellow gate until you reach a trailhead that cuts right into the forest near the hilltop. Follow the flagging tape up the valley to access the talus.

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Recent Ascents in Tantalus Lookout

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JUN LEE
@rockk_head
Sword in the stone v14
Homeowner at tantalus retreat asks climbers to please park below the gravel road, as increased traffic makes potholes in the ground, which are not mended by the government very often. Makes local residents’ way back home more difficult. Tantalus retreat approach: 30mins on continuous slight uphill terrain Forest trail approach: 20mins total on steeper uphill terrain on a service road followed by flat forest trail
★ 5(v14, Soft)
22 hours ago
NINA WILLIAMS
@sheneenagins
Isosceles v10
2nd ascent - Figured out my own shorty beta with the nasty micro crimp. Nice on Tiger!
★ 5(v10, Solid)
Two Days Ago
JUN LEE
@rockk_head
Merlin v12
★ 5(v12, Solid)
8.19.2026
CYRUS CHAN
@Cyrusbrendanchan
Merlin v12
★ 5(v12, Solid)
8.18.2026
DANIEL NYDAM
@Daniel_nydam
Merlin v12
Absolutely stunning line with such good movement
★ 5(v12, Solid)
8.14.2026
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