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GPS: 48.15814, -116.79387
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Shared By: J.Luthy on Apr 17, 2013 · Updates
Admins: Mike Engle, Eric Bluemn

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The upper main wall is the location of routes from 5.6-5.13. The climbing is mainly slab but gets steep on the left side of the wall. The area has great overlooks of the Pend Oreille River.

Getting There Suggest change

Hike uphill from the east side of the second pull out. Several trail option lead to a short section of fixed rope. Approach takes about 5 minutes. The top of the cliff can be accessed from a gully on the right side of the wall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Main

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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Santa's Stairmaster
Sport, TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 7
Chicken McNubbins
Trad, Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 4
Lichen Fools
Sport, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Santa's Stairmaster
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5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
Chicken McNubbins
 7
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, Sport
Lichen Fools
 4
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport, TR
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