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Lower Tier Climbing

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Routes in Lower Tier

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	Bob and Weave WI3-4 M4-
	Crawl Space aka Plumber's Crack M4
	Highjacked WI5-
	Jab Cross Hook WI5- M5-
	Married With Children WI4+
	Punishment for Gluttons M6+
	Straight Line Blast WI5- M5
	Unknown M3

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Description

This area has the largest concentration of climbs in Big Meadows mostly in the WI3 - WI5/M5 range. The area is South facing and it is one of the warmest areas around which can be great in cold temps but means the ice deteriorates quickly in warm ones. All climbs are melt fed and form up mid to late season most years.

The better climbs are Jab Cross Hook, Straight Line Blast, Married With Children, Punishment For Gluttons, and Highjacked.

Beginner and intermediate climbers can find a variety of lines on the far right (beginning) of the cliff.

Most climbs are walk-offs but some have belay/rap anchors in boulders above the topouts.

There can be avy danger from the slopes above these climbs after large dumps but they firm up pretty quick due to the South-facing aspect.

Getting There

If the creek is frozen, you can hike in the packed road for 1/4 mile and preview the climbs at a distance before snowshoeing over the creek to the climbs of your choice. Otherwise, go right before the bridge on the old road and take it in to the climbs.