The North Walls

Description 

The dark, north facing section of the Chief left of Angel's Crest and the North North Gully holds some of the area's hardest, purest and longest free climbs. Testpieces like Alaska Highway and The Calling make this the realm of the honed. Some slightly more accessible pitches can be found along with some single pitches routes.

The wall is split horizontally at mid-height by the Zodiac ledge, which can be reached by any of the long routes that start from the ground, or by scrambling up from the far left side.

The north facing aspect can make this a cool place in the heat, but also makes it slower to dry and shortens the spring and fall season compared to the rest of the chief. Expect a little extra dirt and munge than other areas on The Chief.

Getting There 

Approach as for Angel's Crest, but once at the base, head up the gully a touch further until you are on a very flat boulder with a cairn indicating a rough trail that heads left under the wall. This area isn't well traveled so the trails are rough and prone to overgrow or be hidden by seasonal debris.

The Classics

Featured Route For The North Walls

North Star 5.13b  International : Canada : ... : The North Walls

North Star is the amazing golden corner across from the last pitches of Angel's Crest. Climb the lazer cut golden corner with increasing difficulty. Get your V on as the corner ends and spits you out onto small sidepulls and edges. Poor feet! Steep with plenty of air beneath you. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in International