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Rock Climbing

Within an hour’s drive of Spokane exists some of best rock climbing in the region. Ease of access could be the reason some of the world’s best climbers have gotten their start here or nearby.

Ryan McColley reaches the top of Ledge Wall, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Bryar Artis of Coeur d’Alene looks for handholds on Ledge Wall, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Ryan McColley uses a belay device while his friend Bryar Artis climbs, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Avid climber Lila Parlin works out on Garden Wall, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Ryan McColley reaches the top of Ledge Wall, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Ryan McColley belays his friend Bryar Artis while they climb, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Avid climber Lila Parlin works out on Garden Wall, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Bryar Artis of Coeur d’Alene descends after a successful climb on Ledge Wall, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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Todd Nelson, left, of Hayden rappels down after leading a route on the Post Wall while Jenny Eccleston, right, of Spokane, belays another climber, Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Post Falls’ Q’Emiln Park.

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