The lower Tieton crags (Royal Columns and the Bend) are closed for raptor nesting beginning February 1 each year. Depending on nest location and success, the closure can be lifted as early as April or as late as July.
Salmon Song
Description
Fun roof moves (crux) lead to a killer thin hand crack. As of March 2008, you need to build a gear anchor and rap off a route to the (climber's) right.
Named after the salmon-colored lichen under the roof.
Location
Left side of obvious double roof.
Protection
Small cams to #2 Camalot. If you want, you can fiddle in a nut or two on the opening slab.
A great route! Slabby start, easier-than-it-looks roof, fun thin hands crack that is just off-vertical enough not to be too pumpy. Tiers on the right was equally good IMHO.
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