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Description
This route can be found directly behind the Storm Mountain Amphitheatre, left of the prominent roof, in a corner, behind a pine tree (whew!). The first pitch follows a rough corner system 60' into a steep gully, to a belay off of cracks and boulders on left side of gully. Next pitch heads up opposite side of gully along a wide (5"), jagged crack that separates a huge block from the mountain. Sparse protection through here so take advatage of everything. After 50', mantle onto the block, clip finishing bolts of climb on outside face (or contrive a beautiful directional), and head up around brief face, off of the block to a rocky belay. Walk off as described for Layback Crack.
Protection
Bring a standard rack (camalot sizes to 3 & all stoppers). Bring some long runners to tie of trees and rocks at the belays. A cordellete helps out a lot.
By Nathan Fisher Administrator Apr 14, 2004 rating: 5.5
Nice climb. Love the finish.
By Ryan Brough From: Arvada, Colorado Jun 29, 2007 rating: 5.5
Can be led in one pitch with a 60 meter rope. You can make two single rope rappels if you aren't fond of walk offs. I like to rappel over the Amphitheater Overhang and swing for a bit. My favorite part of the climb is at the beginning, inside the corner pulling around the two roofs. The finish is nice and airy though.
Storm Mountain Island
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