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Space Face

5.10c, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 111 votes
FA: Bryan Burdo & Leland Windham (2002)
Washington > Central-W Casca… > N Bend & Vicinity > Exit 38 > Far Side > Interstate Park > (c) Eastern Block

Description

Steep slab route with good friction and positive, yet small edges. Joins the juggy end of Impartial Eclipse after the 4th bolt.

Impartial Eclipse, Sorry We Came Early & Space Face all share an anchor.

Location

You reach this route soon after entering the Eastern Block area. Look for a large block detached from the slabby face and start here. (Refer to photos posted here.)

Protection

6 bolts, chain anchor

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Top roping the route. Really crimpy moves! Sometimes moves left, sometimes moves right.
[Hide Photo] Top roping the route. Really crimpy moves! Sometimes moves left, sometimes moves right.
To get an idea of how close the bolts are, as well as the degree of the face. Feels much steeper while you're on it.
[Hide Photo] To get an idea of how close the bolts are, as well as the degree of the face. Feels much steeper while you're on it.
Crimpy climbing on the route
[Hide Photo] Crimpy climbing on the route
Space Face (5.10c)
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Sergey Rurik
South Lake Tahoe, CA
 
[Hide Comment] I think the crux is at the short section of the wall where it gets steeper. It's pretty safe to lead as you can always reach and clip bolts above. Overall, this route is very different from other climbs at Eastern Block. Aug 24, 2014
Geoff Georges
Seattle, WA
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] the crux is hard and has 2 ways to get through it. The upper portion is pretty run-out, but also pretty easy. Nov 4, 2014
Hannah Klein
 
[Hide Comment] Same anchor station as impartial so you can top it if you want Jul 19, 2017
Jesse Dunn
Seattle, WA
  5.10c/d
[Hide Comment] Thin crimps throughout, some of which were surprising nano for the .10c grade, but it is a slab route. I struggled with the feet with my lounger climbing shoes. Sep 5, 2022