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Mark Michaels

Oct 28, 2006

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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.

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

Castleton

Castleton with a halo

Castleton Tower in the shadows of the setting sun.

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

Summit of Castleton Tower, very early accents Circa 1981

the old Kor Ingals rap

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).

Sacred Ground's incredible crux pitch

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

The North Face of Castleton Tower

parting shot

castleton campground

Castleton and Friends

Castleton looking resplendent on the 11/11/25 Aurora borealis

cairn kick. if dun correctly no can defend

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

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

Posing with the Rectory.

Aurora Borealis 12/11/25 after we submitted at like 2am

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

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

the new rap

The tower.

Mini Castleton Tower juxtoposed with the real thing.

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

Nice route view.

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.

looking across Castle Valley to the La Sal mountains

The great Castleton Tower.

Castleton Tower

Joan starting the short but somewhat burly approach

Rapping off the North Face

a bit of scrambling in the slot canyon

evening light

Wally about to start Black Sun you can barely see him on the right had side at the base

Castleton from the slot canyon

great day for photos

Castleton Tower in the early morning sun

A distance view of Castleton from below the La Sal mountains.

Picture of Castleton tower in the morning. Sun reflecting off of one of the faces.

summited at sunset

Just chilling at the top of Castleton Tower

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