Really windy conditions at the base of Castleton, David P. messing around.

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Really windy conditions at the base of Castleton, David P. messing around.

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Posing with the Rectory.

A helicopter approaches to retrieve two climbers who topped out at sunset…

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Jan 5, 2009

“Really windy conditions at the base of Castleton, David P. messing around.”

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Castleton (and realtives) from Onion Creek rd.

castleton tower in the lower left.

A storm rolled through the valley. The weather in the desert can change quickly, be aware!

Castleton as seen from Sister Superior

CASTLETON TOWER SKETCH<br>
SOUTHEAST FACE ROUTES:<br>
A. Kor-Ingalls, 5.9<br>
B. Discrete Start for Black Sun, 5.9r<br>
C. Black Sun, 5.10<br>
D. Burning Inside, 5.10<br>
E. Arrowhead Left, 5.9<br>
F. Stardust Cowboy, 5.11-<br>
G. Hollow-point, 5.11+<br>
H. Little White Lieback, 5.11-<br>

Fog / Snow in March

Castleton at Night (w/ headlamp streaks accidently visible)

Castle Valley Twilight

Josh keeping his feet warm. This might explain some of his strong sends.

Castleton Tower Shine on

Topo of the N. Face rappel route courtesy of Jay Smith.

Duke and CT descending past Castleton.

Castleton Tower from the North. Photo by Tony Bubb, 2003.

Castleton

Castleton with a halo

Dancing in the Moonlight photo taken and permission to post by Zack Cooley

Castleton Tower in the shadows of the setting sun.

Summit of Castleton Tower, very early accents Circa 1981

the old Kor Ingals rap

Castleton thanksgiving stars<br>
<br>
Photo By: Brian Cooper

Sacred Ground's incredible crux pitch

The North Face of Castleton Tower

View from the top. Snow covered mountains AND red rock canyons. What more can you want?

Castleton and Friends

Posing with the Rectory.

Really windy conditions at the base of Castleton, David P. messing around.

A helicopter approaches to retrieve two climbers who topped out at sunset…

cairn kick. if dun correctly no can defend

parting shot

Kyle Schucker, Tom Rafferty and honorary Peter Townsend on Castleton in Spring 1975

Boognish love on the summit!! thanks to whoever drew the Boog!

To find the North Face rappels: Look north toward the Rectory. You'll find chains nestled between two boulders, east of center on the higher side of the tower (see arrow in photo).

castleton campground

The tower.

the new rap

Mini Castleton Tower juxtoposed with the real thing.

Castleton Tower on a hazy day.

summited at sunset

a bit of scrambling in the slot canyon

Joan starting the short but somewhat burly approach

Start of a beautiful day

Don't forget to thank those who made and continue to make access to Castleton possible. There's a donation station at the camping area/parking lot. Please contribute.

A cool piece of calacite.

Sorting the rack, but coffee first

top of the castle

On the approach

Castleton Tower friends

Castleton tower base

summit bivy

Castleton Tower!

Joan nearing the final switchback to the saddle

A 120 mph fly by of the tower. Notice the two wingsuit shadows on either side of the person standing on top.

evening light

20 years ago and 20 pounds skinnier after climbing the kor ingles

great day for photos

Castleton at the end of the day from the parking area.

Castleton Tower on a moderate spring day

View of the storms blowing through Castle Valley from the top of Castleton Tower.

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