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Routes in Northwest Face
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Black Sheep T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Fisherman's Elbow S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Spanish Castle Magic T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13 |
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Twice As Nice S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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| Elevation: | 8,679 ft |
| GPS: |
32.43221, -110.79851 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 9,948 total · 84/month |
| Shared By: | Hendrixson on Jul 21, 2014 |
| Admins: | adrian montaño, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
Access Issue: Potentially unavailable to climbing February through July if raptors are breeding here.
Details
This area is historically used by nesting falcons, hawks, owls or other raptors. Breeding season varies but is roughly February through July. Nesting raptors are protected by law.
If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.
Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.
More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…
If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.
Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.
More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…
Description
The northwest face of The Fortress sports fewer lines and sees less activity than the southeast face. The wall is shaded until approximately noon.
Getting There
Approach the The Fortress using the directions up one level. Upon reaching the toe of the formation trend right in search of an extremely faint or non-existant trail. Hug the formation looking for bolt lines and distinguishing features until reaching your desired route.
Classic Climbing Routes at Northwest Face
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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