Velvet Elvis

A fun, well protected, and varied trad multi-pitch that shares the first pitch of Solar Storm. The rock quality is stellar and the final pitch is for sure contending for top moderate crack pitch in the Snoqualmie Valley. Most of the climbing is quite moderate but joyful with a few crux-y sections, especially on the final pitch.

• Pitch 1 (5.7) climbs Solar Storm as normal, but aims to join the left line of weakness at the top. It works fine to belay from either of the Solar Storm anchors or to link it directly into the anchors far left on the ledge. 13 bolts, but an be useful to have more in order to traverse left along the ledge in one go.
• Pitch 2 (5.4) climbs up the crack to a moderate 4 bolt protected sequence that can sometimes be a bit seep-y
• Pitch 3 (5.7) continue up the crack until coming upon a single bolt protected slab going right. Continue up past some rappel anchors to a ramp that ends in belay anchors.
• Pitch 4 (5.8) the money pitch. Climb straight up the incredible crack and quartz dike features to a beautiful view of the middle fork valley.

Generally linking pitches 2 and 3 works well, as long as you are comfortable at the grade and extend your pieces.

(Grades listed are relative to typical Exit area grading)

• To Rappel:

All the rappel anchors have chains on them. From the top, make 4 rappels trending right after the first. Use a 70m rope (could be possible with a 60m, but haven't tried it. You need a 70m for Solar Storm regardless, so its strongly recommended).

Start as for Solar Slab and branch off left.

A single rack from .1 to 2 and nuts does the trick. Bring a 70m rope