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Seasonal Bird Closure MORE INFO >>> The lower Tieton crags (Royal Columns and the Bend) are closed for raptor nesting beginning February 1 each year. Depending on nest location and success, the closure can be lifted as early as April or as late as July. Details at www.washingtonclimbers.org/Climbing/tieton.htm This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

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The most popular area at the Bend, especially around Pure Joy (5.10c), where there are a dozen or so quality routes packed into a concentrated area. Some routes on the left are accessed from a ledge system.

Morning shade, comes into the sun by mid-afternoon.

Getting There 

Turn right upon reaching the crag and hike up the hill. To reach the Pure Joy area, take the final left-hand spur.

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Eric rests up before tackling the business on Reck...	BETA PHOTO: Stehpanie on Hallowed Ground, 5.9, *** Excellent ...	BETA PHOTO: Some of the routes at the Bend, West. 1 - Tiers, ....