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Sharkfin Tower Rock Climbing

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	Southeast Face T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Southeast Ridge T 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c

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Elevation:	8,160 ft
GPS:	48.50051, -121.04104 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jeff Hebert on Sep 15, 2013
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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

Sharkfin Tower sits on the ridge line between Forbidden and Boston Peaks and, while relatively modest in size, has some very high quality alpine granite. It hosts two climbs, the SE Ridge at 5.0 and the SE Face at 5.10. They are quite different in character, but both quite fun.

Getting There

From Boston Basin, follow the approach for the Quien Sabe Glacier on Sahale (skirting climber's sleft of the glacier until gaining it relatively high up), traversing climber's right until directly underneath the tower. A gully leads from the glacier to a higher, sloped terrace. In early season, this gully is filled with snow. In late season, it is loose scree, but manageable. Once on the terrace, head for the notch at the base of the SE ridge.