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Elevation: 6,576 ft
GPS: 40.61981, -111.74575
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Shared By: Mason on Jul 2, 2003
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C

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This out-of-the-way climbing secret is usually empty, mostly because the approach is a real pain in the ass. The talus slope that you climb is steep, slippery and sucks out loud. But the payoff is worth the approach effort, I promise.

The rock is awesome, and shaded most of the time. Lots of variety in holds, from thin cracks to chicken heads. Most routes are sport, but some require additional trad assists. Most of the climbs rap, and are safe with a 60 meter rope, but there are a few walk offs, too.

This wall is high enough that occasionally there are mountain goats sharing the neighboring walls (how cool is that?). The view from there is really among of the best in BCC.

Getting There Suggest change

Park across from Storm Mountain Picnic Area, about 2.7 miles up the canyon. Climb up the trail on the east side of the stream and walk about 1/4 mile. Then start looking for trails across the valley/stream to the Dead Snag Area. Head up the talus slope uphill from Dead Snag. Its quite a hump, and a real pain in - wait - I said that already...Keep going about another 200 yards or so. Glass Ocean is on the west side of the canyon facing northeast.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Glass Ocean and Environs

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5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 184
Glass Ocean
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 55
Lord of the Long Arms
Trad, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 135
High Dive
Trad 2 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 40
Tsunami
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 58
Northwest Passage
Trad, TR 2 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 6
Get the Net
Trad 2 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 10
Hydroplane
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Glass Ocean
 184
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Lord of the Long Arms
 55
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad, TR
High Dive
 135
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 2 pitches
Tsunami
 40
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Northwest Passage
 58
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, TR 2 pitches
Get the Net
 6
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
Hydroplane
 10
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
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