Solar King  5.11a

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Type:  Trad, 1 pitch, 75 feet Consensus:  5.11a [details] FA:  Matt Kerns, Bill Crawford, Matt Christensen 1986 Submitted By:  andyf on Jun 4, 2007 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (2) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Solar King, 5.11a

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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

Description 

With a one-move crux close to the ground, Solar King is an easy .11a tick, especially if you nail the right sequence of tips jams and stems. The climbing eases to 5.9 after the start, but remains fun throughout, capped by a small overhang.

Location 

To the right of Orange Sunshine and a big leaning pillar.

Protection 

Good RPs and/or tiny wireds protect the start. Cams up to a #1 Camalot for the rest.