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Valhalla Peak, Thor Tower Rock Climbing

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Book of Thor T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b

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GPS:	39.69348, -106.27282 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	stan wagon on Jun 27, 2013
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Description

On June 25, 2013, Katie Larson, Elke Dratch, and I climbed Thor Tower, a prominent, steep pinnacle on the southern of the two long east ridges of Valhalla that descend into Rock Creek. From the col West of the tower, we traversed onto the North face and found a short 5.7 pitch that led to the summit area. The descent is by rappel. No cairn or rappel gear was in evidence, but this summit has indeed been climbed by Scott Massey and likely others.

The quality of the rock and the location amid the spires of this side of Valhalla were superb. It took 12.5 hours total.

A full report is at the Thor link at:

stanwagon.com/wagon/GoreRan…

Getting There

Park at Rock Creek TH. Take Gore Range Trail South for a mile or a little more and then head South and then West to get to the wooded ridge (little trail on the ridge) which leads to the high meadows (11900 feet) below (south of) the northern of the two ridges from Valhalla (Asgard Ridge). Then descend a bit to the bowl below the spectacular East face of Valhalla.