The Beast Alcove and Refuse Area  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Page Views:  4,515. Good page?    Administrators:  Jay Knower, M Sprague, lee hansche, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  lee hansche on Aug 23, 2007 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event  Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 75° | 45° 79° | 50° 81° | 50° 79° | 54° 88° | 59°

Joshua Corbett on TR, just about to start the crux...

Description 

These areas are often listed separately but they share an approach trail and are separated from all other sections of the cliff.

This area is often overlooked. For example I had done almost every classic up to 5.10 at Cathedral before even hiking up to check out this nice hidden corner. People climb here for sure but it doesn't see near as much traffic as the much easier to stumble upon Lower Left Wall. When moderates on the popular walls are packed think about getting on Browns Fist 5.7+ or Lower Refuse 5.8. Or if its hard cracks you are looking for look no further, climbs here range from 5.7+ to 5.13c.

Rainy days can be a drag for crack climbers but here is one little ray of hope. The start of The Beast is normally dry in the rain and offers two 5.10s with a convenient lower off or toprope anchor.

Getting There 

Located on a ledge above a slab to the left of the start of Recompense, access this area by hiking toward that route and breaking left up a small trail which will lead you straight to the huge corner that holds Browns Fist. Scramble one ledge up and to your right and you will find your self standing in the belly of the Beast Alcove.

The Classics

Featured Route For The Beast Alcove and Refuse Area

Welton's Corner (aka: "By The Way") 5.9  NH : Cathedral Ledge : The Beast Alcove and Refuse...

This is the route starting just right of AP Treat, next to the stone steps accessing the Prow Area. Begin on a shallow arête leading to cracks and flakes which bring you to a stance under the final shallow corner. Climb the corner past a bolt (not present on the FA) to the top and a shared tree belay with AP Treat....[more]   Browse More Classics in NH