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Sarah Bildsten on the first female ascent of Hammer Case, 5.12a R

Robbie Elsbury on the 3rd ascent of Angle of the Dangle, 5.12a/b R

Sky Grulke on the 3rd ascent of Gills Nose Direct, 5.11c X

Nick Krumpolz on Callipigeanous Direct, 5.11b PG13

Sky Grulke on the 2nd ascent of Angle of the Dangle, 5.12a/b R

Garrett Hopkins on an early lead of Stool Pigeon, 5.11b R

Michael Larson mock leading Flake Route, 5.10d R

Robbie Elsbury on the 3rd ascent of Acid Rock, 5.12a X

Austin Kahl on an early ascent of Turkish Revenge, 5.13a

Sky Grulke placing the skyhook on Bagatelle, 5.12d R

Kaden Enters on the first lead of Defeat of the DLFA Boys, 5.12a X

Robbie Elsbury on the 2nd clean ascent of Cheap Thrills, 5.12c R

Michael Larson topping out on Flake Route, 5.10d R

Dirtbag the Lake

A Zine dedicated to Climbing at Devils Lake, Wisconsin

Storytelling is an integral part of our climbing community, especially here at Devil's Lake.

Dirtbag the Lake is a zine showcasing the lively climbing scene here, and the people who call it home.

Below is a teaser of what is featured in the first ever Devils Lake Climbing Zine. A combination of hard sends, stories, poetry, and even a recipe book. The CPW is proud to call this place their home crag and love sharing how special it is. From crisp summer evenings, to scary headpoints, and an outrageous amount of cheese being consumed. Devil’s Lake seems to have it all.

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Spirit of the Lake

For the past three years, I've worked and lived in the State Park as a climbing guide. I fell in love with the spirited community in this lone climbing area in the flatlands of the Northern Midwest. I’ve dedicated this documentary film to the dirtbag culture here that is alive and well, and the vibrant community of climbers who call this place home. The climbing scene in Devils Lake is truly unique, and has been historically. This short film showcases not only the incredible climbing Devil’s Lake has to offer, but to the unique characters who are keeping an old school ethic very much alive.