Nodi in Khon Kaen

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Stand start with hands matched on good edge. Trend right towards the belly of the nose through crimps, pinches, sidepulls. Top-out directly above.

Crouch-start with hands matched on solid sloper/crimp edge. Traverse hard left using awkward slopers, crimps, heel-hooks. Mantle to top-out and highest point.

Sit start on left/right side pulls, head straight up using the arête, and holds on the roof. Mantle to top-out.

Sit-start matched on edge of Boulder, traverse left using edges, slopers, heel hooks. Top-out slight past high bulge.

Stand-start matched on awkward dish feature under roof. Crimp or throw to the lip, and traverse hard right till the good jug. Top-out directly above.

Zoolander Bouldering area is located in Khon Kaen Zoo about 1 hour north of Khon Kaen town. It is a well developed and easily accessible area with many quality sandstone boulders.

Central park is a large, spread out area with hundreds of problems and potential for a lot more. There are quality lines at every grade.

Zen Garden sector is not far from Central Park sector. There are a lot of roof and hard problems in this area, including some of the most classic lines in Khon Kaen.

Jump start on a jug left of the tree, go straight up to top out on upper right crimp rail (V6 if campused).

Same start hold with I LOVE BRAD. Swing to the right two times. Merge with Musty Stick Biscuits to exit.

Start matching on the obvious jug on the right side of the tree. One big move to the pocket then a desperate mantle to top out. Left crimp is out.

Start two hands on corner pocket and crimp and pull left through a series of sloper pinches and up through a technical topout.

Start matched on left ledge of the hueco area. Come up in the crack using crack as undercling. Use knee bar to come out of the cave area to exit left of crack.

Start low on two shelf like jugs. Go up to good right crimp then jug rails, then top out straight up on edgy slopers.

Low start matched on large sloper ledge below overhand, make a big move to a rail, Use right side pull then horizontal rail to rail at lip and top on upper jug.

Start with right hand in jug under dish, left hand in narrow slot and left leg far left. Pull to upper dish, match and traverse left to topout same as Master Hipsin.

Stand start matched on flat rail slot near tree roots, go up right to traverse the lip all the way to the jug ledge and top out via big right hand move to a sloper.

Start with two hands on the obvious ledge. Go right and straight up through a crack to a slopey top out.

Stand start hands matched on rail lip of roof, go up left on slopers to top far left on the good ledge near tree.

Start two hands on the table ledge at the smoke mark, pull straight up to an under deck jug then slightly left for the second hard pull to a far lip and top slightly to the right for safe exit.

Stand start at a big jug, traverse right on nice holds then climb up on slopers to exit. Originally V4, upgraded after key hold broke.

Low start to Religion. Sit start and traverse the overhang to the right on crimps then finish up Religion.

Sit start matched on crimp rail, pull straight up on crimps and finger pockets and topout just left of the tree.

Power Station is the largest section of Zoolander so far! Khon Kaen Climbing Club has developed a good trail system, cleaned more than 100 boulders and established a lot of lines but there are still so many more boulders to climb! It is a very shady area and slow to dry so please do not climb after rain.

Six crags located in the Si Chompu neighbourhood of the Issan countryside.

This is in the Dong Lan Forest, same mountain with Covert Crag. Stand tall lime stone mountain with white overhang behind the sugarcane / cassava field. You can park at the end of gravel road under a big jackfruit tree. The land owner also made a small access road to allow climbers to drive and park at the base of the wall. High clearance vehicle is recommended though.

*Access to the crag is through a private farm land. Please be respectful.

As of Mar 2021, there are currently 12 routes ranging from 6a - 7a+. Most of the routes are long, upto 34 meter. 70 meter rope is required.

Bolted by Matt Foley and Patcharee Saengkham in 2019 , FA by Matt Foley. 34 m, 12 bolts. Long climb with some technical moves for the grade.

Bolted by Matt Foley and Leroy Hunt in 2019 , Pumpy moves off the deck lead to easier climbing up top, a little sharp (shares anchor with first pitch of Geehad).

First 8 bolts were bolted by Matt Foley, Leroy Hunt and Gavriel Jecan in 2019. The old line traverses left after bulge joining Ener-Gee, making it a 6b+. FA by Matt Foley in 2019. Gavreil continued bolting to finish at the higher anchor in 2021 crossing another overhang, which makes it a 7a grade. FA by Gaverial Jecan.

Bolted by Jakkapan Srisuwan, Nadja Schaur and Matt Foley in 2017, Nice moves through a crack lead to easier climbing, finishing through the bulge.

Bolted by Jakkapan Srisuwan and Matt Foley in 2017, Pumpy start continues to delicate moves on a tufa.

Bolted by Joey Venezuela and Matt Foley with bolts fund from Khon Kaen Climbing Club. FA by Joey Venezuela. Powerful start leads to beautiful technical climbing before the anchor.

P1. Mononucleosis 6c. Bolted By Jakkapan Srisuwan and Matt Foley in 2019. FA by Yanick Frei. Technical slab leads to bulges and a bouldery crux, starting with monos and ending with monos P2. Having Trouble with the Ladies Ace 7a+. Bolted by Tim Gill and Matt Foley in 2020. FA by Tim Gill. Steep climbing through tufas with great exposure. P1 and P2 can be climbed together belaying from the ground using 70 meter rope. Total height 35 m, 15 bolts.

Blank section below the crack makes this an unsent project; if starting after the blank section makes it a 6b+. Use the same anchors for Slap Happy. Bolted by Yanick Frei, Joel Wittlin, and Matt Foley in 2019.

Share the start with Three Little Pigs, then head left over the bulge through perfect pockets, Bolted by Antti Vuorio and Leroy Hunt in 2019. FA by Leroy Hunt.

Same start as Slab Happy. Go straight after the bulge, interesting moves in the middle make for a nice climb.Bolted by Leroy Hunt and Antti Vurio in 2019. FA by Antii Vurio.

Amper Si Chompu the first sport climbing area of Khon Kaen developed by Khon Kaen Climbing Club (KKCC). It is about 2 hour drive from down town Khon Kaen. There are a lot of tall lime stone mountains in the area and bolting process started in 2016 and still on going. KKCC is trying to set up more routes and put more bolts in.

70 meters rope is RECOMMENDED for most of the crag in Khon Kaen. We bolted long routes. Some of the routes need to be rappel from the bolted anchor.

In January the sun hits the crag at around 4pm, so it's cool in the shade for most of the day.

Second line to the left side of the tree.

To the left side of there tree climb up on an easy vertical wall to a steep roof with monos and technical moves, the top anchor is just above the roof.

this is the second line from left to right, it is steep but nice

Shares start with the first two bolts of Lazy Daisy, then heads right.

this is a project in progress

This is a project in progress

Grade 5b, 13 m height, 7 bolts and bolted anchor. The route is on the left side of the tufa. The rock can be sharp so be careful.

Bolted by Matt Foley & Patcharee Saengkham in 2017. Bolt fund is supported by Khon Kaen Climbing Club. FA by Matt Foley

Fun chimney style climbing. Located on the right side of the tofa. This shares its anchor with Heat Of The Meat.

Bolt fund is supported by Khon Kaen Climbing Club.

The route climbs by the left side of the tree at about 15m and then shares the anchor with Angle Of The Dangle. The first bolt is just above the cave, but it is low and probably not necessary to clip it.

Bolt fund is supported by Khon Kaen Climbing Club.

The route climbs up past the right side of the tree at about 15m.

Bolt fund is supported by Khon Kaen Climbing Club.

Start on the rock banh and climb straight up on the wash, nice moves and easy

Bolted by Gavriel and Mallika Jecan in Feb 2022 with bolt funds support from Khon Kaen Climbing Club and Thailand Mountain Sport Club. 9 bolts + Anchor.

Located to the lef of Gecko. easy lead.9 bolts and bolted anchor Bolted by Gavriel and Mallika Jecan in Feb 2022 with bolt funds support from Khon Kaen Climbing Club and Thailand Mountain Sport Club.

This is the first line you see when you hike to the wall, it is to the left of the Forbidden Flower, Project in progress.

Steep and technical start to a mid way thin and sloppy holds, then a short slab climb to an overhung and the anchors.

23 meter, 8 bolts and anchor. Some holds can be sharp so be careful. Bolted by Gavriel Jecan, assisted by Mallika Jecan and Wan Panitan

This line has 10 bolts plus anchors, The name comes from barn Owl nest that used to be on the crag, Bolted by Gavriel Jecan with Mallika Jecan and Wan Panitan assistance, it is a great climb.

The second part of the line it has beautiful climb, overhung and technical, Bolted and FA by Gavriel Jecan and Brad Ausink

Easy start with the second part of the line being very technical with a vertical face and small holds. 11 bolts plus anchors, Bolted by Gavriel Jecan with the assistance of Khon Kaen climbing club.

2nd route to the left of the tufa. It passes through two patches of white rock. Shares its anchor with 'Khung'

Starts in Between 'Ai Yai Yai' and the Prominent tufa chimney, Climbs straight up and connects with Ai Yai Yai anchor.

The lines climbs in between the two promenant tufts, after 5 sling protection it crosse in to Kung line and then it ends up in Aye Yai Yai, Developed by Gavriel Jecan, Chris Russell, Mallika Jecan,

First pitch has one sling and 7 bolts plus the anchor.

Start to the right side of Oh La La, on some tufa and small overhung, then after the th bolt it runs in to Mindful Game, Technical line. Developed by Gavriel Jecan, assisted by Mallika Jecan and Chris Russell.

Start on some tuffs, steep climb to a technical face and then connect to the Mindful Game

It's about 5 m right from Ooh La La. The first clip is a green thread. Climb the Tufa to the technical powerful move on the overhang. bolted by Gavriel Jecan, Khon Kaen Climbing Club, in Dec 2021. FA by Brad Ausink

Bolted by Leroy Hunt and Matt Foley in 2018. FA by Matt Foley. Dedicated to a good friend. Pumpy start leads to an interesting finish.

Located at the left side of the overhang. Grade 6b, 22 meter high, 9 bolts and 1 thead. Bolted anchor. Bolted by Gavriel with the support of Wan Panitan and Khon Kaen Climbing Club in Feb 2022.

28 meter high, 13 bolts and anchor. Starts with a steep overhung and come interesting technical moves, Bolted by Gavriel Jecan & Chris Russel with support from Khon Kaen Climbing Club in Feb 2022.

Steep climb to the right of Blue Hero, through few tuffs

Start at the right side of the overhung, near the tree. Climb up to the first bolt with all the good hand holds. There is a sling between the last bolts and the anchor, and that's where the crux is. Bolted by Matt Foley and friends

walk to the right side of the wall, pass a bigger tree and the line starts on the lower red colored cliff face, look up for the first bolt, the line is almost straight up with a small overhung, long line with only few rest points.

This is a project to the most right of the wall.

Not far from Covert Crag and Shangrila wall. In Thai, Pha = cliff and Noi = little. So it's a nice little wall that is only 1 min walk from the parking sport, white smooth limestone, and the right side is in the shade all day long. Bolting is still in going on. The routes are about 19-20 meter height. As in Feb 2021, there are 3 routes bolted by Khon Kaen Clmbing Club (KKCC). Grade range from 5 to 7a+ (French grade) It's next to the planation field and a local road, so there will be local people working or riding motorcycles near by. Be restpectful and keep your noise minimum. Thailand Mountain Sport Club (TMSC) donated 100 of SS316 bolts to KKCC to make the development possible.

Start at the obvious crack on the back side of the wall. Grade 6a+, 24 m, 10 bolts, bolted anchor. Bolted by Gavriel Jecan, assisted by Ariel Dahan

Lacated on the back side of the wall. Bolted by Gavriel Jecan. with the support of Ariel Daham

Located just around the corner, on the east side, Bolted by Gavriel J. with support of Ariel and Khon Kaen Climbing Club in 2021.

It is the first route from the left side of the wall. 24 m height, 8 bolts and a sling, bolted anchor. Bolted by Gavriel Jecan & Malika Jecan

White rose (Kulap Khao) it is on the corner of Pha Noi wall, Bolted by Gavriel Jecan, assisted by Mallika Jecan.

Start under the overhang near the left corner. Go up to the right, share anchor with Living Legend It has a hard start. Stick clipping is recommended. Bolted by Gavriel Jecan, assisted by Wan and Sun in Feb 2021.

Start at the face at the middle of the wall near white tufa. Go straight up, share anchor near the tree with Momentum. 20 meter high, 9 bolts, bolted anchor. Bolted by Gavriel Jecan with assistance from Wan and Sun in Feb 2021.

It's the second route from the right.

Bolted by Gavriel & Malika Jecan, Khon Kaen Climbing Club, with the bolt donated from Thailand Mountain Sport Club in Mar 2021.

Located in the chimney on the right side of the wall. 19 m high, 3 treads and bolted anchor are installed. We recommend you to have trad grad with you to climb this routes. The chimney part is fun, when you exit the chimney and come to the face on the right, it's a bit dirty though. Established by Gavriel Jecan, assisted by Wan Panitan

North wall orientation, Shade all day, access through the buddhist temple, please let the head monk know when you are at the wall, ( walk through the temple to a new wood stair case, climb the stairs up three quarters of the way, at this point you'll see a trail to the right, take the primitive trail and keep right at the fork, then you'll see the wall to the right. It takes around 10 min walk from the car.

The line starts on the first overhung, then climb straight up over few small overhung, the holds are sharp

To the left side of the Carpenter Monk line start on a clean overhung face to multiple small overhung, climb to the upper tufa, climb straight up to the anchors.

To the left side of the cave, start on a clean face to a wide crack, climb the crack to the overhung, then climb the tufa to a narrow crack that ends up in to a light color pointed nub, then you'll see the anchor above it.

It starts with a small overhung, then bunch of tufa to the roof.

Technical start with a small overhung, undercleang and reach up to the tufa formation, climb straight up to the anchors using the massive tufa under the big roof

Pass the T&T line and you'll see a steep line climbing straight up, first bolt is easy to reach then climb the ledge above the bolt, the line climbs a little to the left and then right and straight up to the big roof, climb to the right over the overhung in the the chimney and up to the anchors.

Steep overhung with good holds, technical and tricky on the top

The line starts to the right side of the window, easy climb to an overhung, then climb straight up to the roof, exit to the left and climb the technical overhung to a grey face with limited holds, to the anchors. The first part of the line is in the shade and the other half is in the afternoon sun.

The line starts to the right side of the window, easy climb to an roof then climb straight up to the right side of the roof, exit to the right with a technical overhung, then climb in to the chimney for another 8m.

third line on the right side of the grotto, from the back to the front., the first 1m is easy but need to be careful with some small loosed rocks, then traverse to the right and up, the last 4 bolts if it is humid it is hard to hold on the holds, it needs to be dry to have a good friction, this portion of the root is around 5.10b ( 6b+ )

Top rope only. Traverse from the the first part of Path to Glory. This line is on the right side of the wall, climb the tufa to the roof where you'll see a green sling and a ring bolt for the top, it is a nice worm up line with easy moves and fun to climb, just be careful how and what you grab.

the line starts on the clean overhung tufa, steep but with good holds, climb straight up to the big roof, then continue left through the roof with intensive and powerful moves, 18ft ( 6m ) of roof, with a hard exit. then continue up on a steep face for another 4 bolts and anchors.