An ‘ecstatic’ climb
Many parts of the Frenchman Coulee area are not accessible by four-wheeler or side by side and have only a few select spots where medical air transport can land.
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Frenchman Coulee has very rugged terrain, narrow trails, cliffs, and shale, which makes it an area difficult for first responders to navigate when needed.
The purpose of the annual Frenchman Coulee orientation hike is to familiarize first responders with the area in case they are called there for an emergency. It allows the responders to learn what common areas are called and the best points to be able to access certain areas.
Cheyenne Sokkappa smiles down at her friends as she climbs The Feathers on June 4.
MJ Kim navigates the rough basalt pillar of The Feathers on June 4.
Frenchman Coulee is a popular spot for rock climbers and hikers throughout the summer.
QUINCY — Just off the Old Vantage Highway, between the Columbia River and Interstate-90 is Frenchman Coulee. It is a spot popular for rock climbers and hikers throughout the summer months but can be a tricky place to navigate when an injury occurs.
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