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The Jack Hanna Channel Will be Right Back

5.10, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2 from 3 votes
FA: unknown
Washington > Central-W Casca… > Skykomish Valley > Index > Lookout Point Area > Lookout Point > (a) W Side > (D) Lou's

Description

A short arete climb up the left side of Lou's. Start with easy climbing up to a notch, possibly placing a nut or small cam. Clip the bolt below the overlap with a long sling (or, if a quickdraw is used, unclip after clipping the next bolt). Go over overlap on right side, then go left to the arete and up. Belay at the top. 

This is a fun approach pitch for Sweet Nuthin above (which goes to the top).

Location

Approach either by the first few pitches of Burt's or do the first section of And Say p1 and then walking up and left through the forested ledge (Cat Forest). 

Protection

Five bolts plus optional nut.

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The Jack Hanna Channel
[Hide Photo] The Jack Hanna Channel
Upper section of Lou's slab. Yellow, Jack Hanna; Green, Tilted Junco; Pink, Jack Junco
[Hide Photo] Upper section of Lou's slab. Yellow, Jack Hanna; Green, Tilted Junco; Pink, Jack Junco
Going over the right side of the overlap.
[Hide Photo] Going over the right side of the overlap.
Arete climbing on Jack Hanna (10).
[Hide Photo] Arete climbing on Jack Hanna (10).

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Nate Redon
Seattle, WA
  5.10b
[Hide Comment] A backwards version of "Jello on the Table" on the other side of lookout point. Quality friction smears with arete slapping. Just bring draws, no need for gear. Aug 19, 2023