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Generator Ribs Rock Climbing

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	Eyrie, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Spread Eagle T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	6,400 ft
GPS:	40.6193, -111.789 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Arie on Dec 2, 2008 · Updates
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Description

The Generator Ribs are a series of small ridges found in the large area between the Penitentiary area and the west face of Storm Mountain, and just west of the interesting Powerhouse Couloir. Named for their [general] proximity to the funky Generator Couloir (yeah Powerhouse is closer but). These ribs stretch from about 6400 ft. elevation to ~7000+ft. The quartzite is surprising solid with east faces being more genial and the west faces dropping precipitously. Fun, moderate mountaineering in a beautiful setting keeps this area interesting. Best viewed from the top of Storm Mountain Island looking west towards the Penitentary area.

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Getting There

There is no clear cut way to approach these ridges- all involve bushwacking. Get a good sense of their location before hitting the hill and expect you wont be able to see the ridges until nearly upon them- the brush and trees are thick. Park across the highway (north side) from the Birches Picnic Area in a large pullout with a dumpster. Walk across the bridge into the picnic area and head left following paved and then social trails east above the riverbank towards the Stairs powerplant. Before reaching the powerplant a large ephemeral drainage enters from the south (the first). Follow this drainage south initially along social trails, then game trails then bushwacking. About 20 minutes up this drainage head right (southwest) into brush aiming for any clearing in the trees to zero-in your climbs location. Pants and several boulder fields can make the ascent less (or more) painful. Expect a 30-60 minute approach time.