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5.11c/d YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 25 ZA E4 6a British
Avg: 4 from 9 votes
Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
FA: | B. Workman |
Page Views: | 1,201 total · 9/month |
Shared By: | wakaranai on Nov 22, 2013 |
Admins: | Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure at Newhalem Crags March 1st to mid-July
Details
Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Contact the NPS and/or WCC for updates.
Description
Start this awesome pitch with some steep lie backing on a flake through a slot and bulge. Sustained climbing by-passes a thin seam via rightward hand traverse and some pumpy moves, eventually gaining a ledge below a chimney. A short grovel through the chimney and then some more airy climbing and you will arrive at the anchors. A physical climb that will get your heart thumping. First bolt has been removed but there is sufficient gear for the start. A head point style accent is recommended If 11c/d is near your trad limit because of tricky gear placements. It would be a proud on sight for the grade. You can easily top rope by climbing Red Panda and bumping up to the higher anchor.
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