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Inspiration Peak Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Inspiration Peak

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	East Ridge T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	South Face T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	7,880 ft
GPS:	48.77118, -121.28845 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	ehhaole on May 22, 2013 · Updates
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure at Newhalem Crags March 1st to mid-July Details

Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Contact the NPS and/or WCC for updates.

Description

A steep, thin, knife-like peak with nice rock (granodiorite Skagit gneiss) and a vertical south face. Named as one of the best climbs in the Pickets and one of his 100 favorite North American climbs by the first ascentist, Fred Beckey. He climbed it first with his brother Helmy on August 29, 1940, while still in high school. The first winter ascent was by Colin Haley and Forrest Murphy on February 8, 2003, also via the original route, the West Ridge.