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Whine Spire
Washington
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Access Issue: Washington Pass Fire Closure Lifted
Details
Washington Pass Climbing was closed on 8/15/23 due to the Blue Lake Fire until further notice. On 9/7/23 this closure was reduced in size. On 9/22 this was reduced again, opening all WA Climbing Routes. For remaining closures, see:
fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/a…
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
Not actually a wine spire, this spire is to climber's right of the pass
Getting There
Approach to the bench
Quickly branch off right towards Silver Star
Approach the toe of the middle of 3 rock masses, to the right of the pass
Routes from Left to Right
Route Name |
Location |
Star Rating |
Difficulty |
Date |
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Gato Negro
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
Trad, Alpine 12 pitches
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