“Split Rock” SE of Sedro-Woolley, WA?
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Came across the area while working, but haven’t been able to find anything about it on MP. Quite a few perma anchors with some routes bolted. Bolts looked in good shape, so I figured somebody has the gouge on what’s going on there. Just curious about the rough ratings and if it’s in my wheelhouse to make a trip there. |
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Hard short sport climbs with weird elaborate access issues and a short-ish season. Email me if you want more beta. BlakeHerringtonATgmail Possibly some bad hangers, one of which at another recently developed WA crag failed last year under bodyweight despite being newish (be wary of any shiny hangers that show no printed numbers or letters). |
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Good word, Blake. I appreciate it. |
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Anthony, were you up there this year, or last summer? I'm guessing last summer, as snow should still be fairly deep. Access is challenging for 9-10 months of the year, and weather often keeps things pretty wet for the other 2-3. |
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ianv wrote: I was up there a few days ago actually. You’re absolutely right, still 3+ feet on snow on the ground. Fortunately, work for me involves traveling to these places my helicopter haha. Mostly just trying to determine if it’s worth a trip for me and my buddies during the warm months |
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I think its worth a trip, even just to look around more than you probably safely could have with snow on the ground. The inner walls are the most interesting, but trying to get down in there with snow on the ground would be pretty dangerous. I think most of the established routes are 5.11+/5.12 and up, but a few easier routes exist. Should be snow free sometime in June. Bring a wire brush. I have no knowledge of hardware issues Blake mentioned, but worth keeping in mind. |