Just chilling at the top of Castleton Tower

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Just chilling at the top of Castleton Tower

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great day for photos

castleton tower in the lower left.

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John Koszewnik

Dec 18, 2020

“Just chilling at the top of Castleton Tower”

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Castleton (and realtives) from Onion Creek rd.

castleton tower in the lower left.

A storm rolled through the valley. The weather in the desert can change quickly, be aware!

Castleton as seen from Sister Superior

CASTLETON TOWER SKETCH<br>
SOUTHEAST FACE ROUTES:<br>
A. Kor-Ingalls, 5.9<br>
B. Discrete Start for Black Sun, 5.9r<br>
C. Black Sun, 5.10<br>
D. Burning Inside, 5.10<br>
E. Arrowhead Left, 5.9<br>
F. Stardust Cowboy, 5.11-<br>
G. Hollow-point, 5.11+<br>
H. Little White Lieback, 5.11-<br>

Fog / Snow in March

Castleton at Night (w/ headlamp streaks accidently visible)

Castle Valley Twilight

Josh keeping his feet warm. This might explain some of his strong sends.

Castleton Tower Shine on

Topo of the N. Face rappel route courtesy of Jay Smith.

Duke and CT descending past Castleton.

Castleton Tower from the North. Photo by Tony Bubb, 2003.

Castleton

Castleton with a halo

Castleton Tower in the shadows of the setting sun.

Summit of Castleton Tower, very early accents Circa 1981

Dancing in the Moonlight photo taken and permission to post by Zack Cooley

the old Kor Ingals rap

Castleton thanksgiving stars<br>
<br>
Photo By: Brian Cooper

The North Face of Castleton Tower

Castleton and Friends

Posing with the Rectory.

Really windy conditions at the base of Castleton, David P. messing around.

A helicopter approaches to retrieve two climbers who topped out at sunset…

parting shot

Boognish love on the summit!! thanks to whoever drew the Boog!

cairn kick. if dun correctly no can defend

View from the top. Snow covered mountains AND red rock canyons. What more can you want?

Kyle Schucker, Tom Rafferty and honorary Peter Townsend on Castleton in Spring 1975

To find the North Face rappels: Look north toward the Rectory. You'll find chains nestled between two boulders, east of center on the higher side of the tower (see arrow in photo).

castleton campground

Sacred Ground's incredible crux pitch

The tower.

the new rap

Mini Castleton Tower juxtoposed with the real thing.

7am approach on October 8, 2010

Castleton Tower!

summited at sunset

Don't forget to thank those who made and continue to make access to Castleton possible. There's a donation station at the camping area/parking lot. Please contribute.

View from the bottom.

January 2023 Castleton Tower

The great Castleton Tower.

20 years ago and 20 pounds skinnier after climbing the kor ingles

A cool piece of calacite.

Castleton Tower on a moderate spring day

Castleton Tower friends

Castleton tower base

summit bivy

A 120 mph fly by of the tower. Notice the two wingsuit shadows on either side of the person standing on top.

a bit of scrambling in the slot canyon

Sorting the rack, but coffee first

evening light

Start of a beautiful day

Joan starting the short but somewhat burly approach

Alex Harshman taking in the view atop Castleton.

Joan nearing the final switchback to the saddle

great day for photos

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John Koszewnik

Colorado Springs, CO

Pat McNamara

Saint Charles, IL

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