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Peter Franzen
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Sep 20, 2006
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Phoenix, AZ
· Joined Jan 2001
· Points: 3,730
A couple of people told me about this area this week and I'm curious to find out more about it. It was described as a smallish sport climbing area with around 25 routes from 5.8 to 5.12 near Beacon Rock in the Gorge. It doesn't appear to be on any of the usual websites or in any guidebook I've seen. Can anyone fill me in?
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David Stephens
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Oct 24, 2006
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Superior AZ/Spokane WA
· Joined Feb 2006
· Points: 987
Peter, I did some asking for ya and what I found out is that there might be some access trouble out there. The trouble sounds more like a ego one, more that a access one. I was also asked not to say where it's at, at this time... you should be able to find out the local from your end. I wish I could help more. Dave
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elmo mecsko
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Oct 31, 2006
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Lyle, Washington
· Joined Aug 2006
· Points: 445
Hint: Look for a big wall East of Vancouver, WA. If you really want to find this area, you should be able to with a bit of looking. Bring trad gear and quickdraws, as most routes are mixed.
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Ryan Palo
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Oct 31, 2006
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Bend, oregon
· Joined Aug 2006
· Points: 615
How about this: If you want directions, email me. its crazy easy to get to and the approach is very short.
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David Stephens
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Nov 2, 2006
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Superior AZ/Spokane WA
· Joined Feb 2006
· Points: 987
elmo mecsko wrote:Hint: Bring trad gear and quickdraws, as most routes are mixed. This would be the problem I would guess, the guys I know set a Sport Route that some of the locals did not like.
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Bryson Slothower
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Nov 28, 2006
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Portland, OR
· Joined Jan 2001
· Points: 3,550
carpool, there's not much parking.
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bryans
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Apr 17, 2007
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Jun 2006
· Points: 562
definitely carpool. the access issue is a live one, so be discreet. also, regarding the reference to the local reaction to a new bolted route: that "route" was already a toprope problem, with chalkmarks, that had deliberately been left undone. the bolters were good sports when "confronted" and all sides learned something. still, please do not squeeze routes in, there are already over 50 in a small area. finally, bring a decent rack on any first attempt of a route, as most routes require at least one gear placement (which may not be visible from the ground). take responsibility for yourself and get to the top safely the first time, get the redpoint the second time. all the routes are safe when the proper gear is used.
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Kev
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Jun 4, 2007
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Sep 2006
· Points: 1
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