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Upper 420s Bouldering

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Routes in Upper 420s

	Couch Lock V4 6B
	Couch Lock Low V6 7A
	Emu Butter V8-9 7B+
	John's Problem V6 7A
	White Widow V7 7A+

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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.

A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.

In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.

Description

The low-traffic sibling to the more popular 420 area. Both the approach and climbs here are harder: a steep hike up to a handful of quality V6s and a powerful V8/9, Emu Butter.

Getting There

Park on the riverside of the road 8.1 miles from Icicle Junction as you would for Angelina Jolie. The trail is just on the other side of the road. Follow the trail ~50m or so past the first cluster of boulders (Angelina Jolie), and you'll encounter a small ridge with a big fallen tree blocking the direct path. Turn either left or right to go around it (doesn't matter), and the trails will reconnect. Walk up and right, just past the big dirty slab, and eventually you'll crest the hill. Immediately turn left, and walk past a few trees towards the steep gully, then stumble your way up the gully (there isn't a good trail, just pick a way). At the top you'll be face to face with the first boulder of the Upper 420s. The hike should take 8 minutes or so.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper 420s

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

V4 6B 11 ● Couch Lock Boulder
V6 7A 10 ● Couch Lock Low Boulder
V6 7A 4 ● John's Problem Boulder
V8-9 7B+ 4 ● Emu Butter Boulder