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Natural Log Cabin
5.11d YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British R
Avg: 4 from 45 votes
Type: | Trad, 130 ft (39 m) |
FA: | Darryl Cramer, Nicola Masciandaro, and Terry Lien (1985) |
Page Views: | 7,794 total · 36/month |
Shared By: | Jesse James on Mar 13, 2006 |
Admins: | Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters |
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Access Issue: Warning for the Great Northern Slab and Sonic Slab areas on the west (left) end
Details
In late Nov 2023, there was a significant rockfall encompassing the GNS, Sonic Slab, and Roger's Corner areas. There is still a ton of rock on the upper section that will very likely come down in the near future. This rock includes small and very large boulders. Please respect closures and avoid this region for the foreseeable future. For more information or updates please refer to the Climb Index! facebook page.
Description
This rarely done gem is definitely my favorite single pitch climb on the lower wall. Runout 5.10 climbing leads to a bolt and some fun 5.11 face moves. Next is a flared hand crack that can be liebacked (hard to place gear this way), which leads to a good rest and a bolt. Step right into a spectacular corner with bolts. Stem and lieback your way to the chains. May be a little reachy, and probably easier for tall people. Lowering is not recommended due to lots of rope drag.
Note: A standard 70 meter rope will not reach the ground if lowering.
Note: A standard 70 meter rope will not reach the ground if lowering.
Location
This is the next route to the right of Godzilla P1. The orignal pitch called Deal with it ranger goes straight up a chimney where Natural log cabin cuts right into the bolted corner.
About the name
Natural log cabin was a bit of mathematical humor in the form of graffiti in the internationally famous 1st floor men's room of the old UW Physics building. It was in the stall against the wall, I believe. I heard that before they moved out, and transferred the building to Administration, someone went in and carefully photographed all the old graffiti.
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