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Elevation:	1,519 ft	463 m
GPS:	48.36249, -122.08345 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	bmdhacks on Jan 24, 2023
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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

This is a holding spot for historical photos of Calendar Butte, especially Rod Fox's old topos that may not be accurate anymore.

Little is known about many of the original routes but some information can be found in the old Skagit Co. Crags guidebook.

The original developers included Rod Fox, Mike Chionis, Jeff Smith, Ken Strong, Jason Perry, Mike Smith, Mike Rairdin, Kevin Cantwell, and John Slotemaker.

For the origin story of Calendar Butte, see this post by Rod Fox in Cascade Climbers:

https://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/topic/27317-calendar-butte-info/