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Name that route by description PNW edition (#2)

Nate A · · SW WA · Joined Aug 2018 · Points: 0

Cougar buttress?

Drederek · · Olympia, WA · Joined Mar 2004 · Points: 315

Not Cougar Buttress, wrong state. Looks like something to get on someday. Watch out for bees in the parking lot for the single pitch climb I’m thinking of. 

BrianO · · Richland, WA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

Wildcat crack?

Drederek · · Olympia, WA · Joined Mar 2004 · Points: 315

Ding! Ding! Ding!  The Tieton delivers another classic!  You're up Mr O

BrianO · · Richland, WA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

The first ascensionist of this nearly 200 ft crack climb, who this climb is named after, did the FA onsight, free solo.

Anthony H · · Bellingham, WA · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 160
BrianO · · Richland, WA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

You got it Anthony! Very humbling knowing its history while working through that crux thin hands section.

Anthony H · · Bellingham, WA · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 160

This popular route might be best known for a karate kick move at one of its cruxes. It might first feel improbable but it isn't too bad once you figure out the beta. 

Big Red · · Seattle · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 1,201

WHAM!

Anthony H · · Bellingham, WA · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 160
Big Redwrote:

WHAM!

BINGO!

Big Red · · Seattle · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 1,201

After clipping the chains on a popular moderate splitter, some muy picante people don't even bother placing gear as they boulder up steep incut slots to the next set of chains, adding a full number grade of difficulty.

BrianO · · Richland, WA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

Dame El Oro?

Big Red · · Seattle · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 1,201

Got it, yours Brian!

BrianO · · Richland, WA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

A fixed #4 provides some much needed mental support as you surmount the last major obstacle guarding the summit of this ridge. 

Garrett Genereux · · Redmond · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 35
BrianOwrote:

A fixed #4 provides some much needed mental support as you surmount the last major obstacle guarding the summit of this ridge. 

Full N Ridge of Stuart? Second pitch of the gendarme. 

BrianO · · Richland, WA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

That’s the one Garrett!

Garrett Genereux · · Redmond · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 35

That pitch was pretty memorable as my wife’s reynauds hit hard and she slipped off the traverse after cleaning the last piece and swung into space. A little 3:1 action brought her back on track.

Anyway, next clue:

Right facing, right angle with awesome alliteration. 

Zachary Winters · · Winthrop, WA · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 430

Kangaroo Corner? 

BrianO · · Richland, WA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

Senior citizens in space?

Garrett Genereux · · Redmond · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 35

Oh nice guesses that fit the clue well but it is neither of those. To the South of both of those routes. Add: This route is in a sector that is a bit of a walk and is likely the highest quality line among the 20ish routes. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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