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	Alkahest S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Brown Shoes Don't Make It S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Next To Nuthin' TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Nuthin' TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Shield Direct, The S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Smear Tactics S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	4,000 ft
GPS:	48.81244, -118.75445 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This is a fine (if small) backcountry crag (not actually in the Kettle Valley), located on Forest Service land on Kelly Mountain south of the Kettle Valley. At 4000' elevation it has a slightly alpine feel, remote yet just a 15 minute approach. The rock is excellent slabby granite (the best quality in the whole Okanogan Region), giving a small taste of Yosemite... The grading is all probably a bit hard seeming if you're not comfortable on slabs.

Getting There

From the Kettle Valley turn up Tonata Creek Rd (FS Rd # 2148). Go 3.7 miles and turn left onto Goodrich Rd (#2149). Continue 4.4 miles and park at the first switch-back. The east facing cliff is visible south along the valley. Head west 100 yards along the north end of the pond ("Goodrich Lake") to reach a dirt road, cross the fence/gate and travel south along a cow trail to the first outcroppings of bedrock. Bushwhack up the slope on the right to reach the base of the crag. The total hike in is a pleasant 10-15 minutes.