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

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

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Castleton (and realtives) from Onion Creek rd.

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>

castleton tower in the lower left.

Castleton as seen from Sister Superior

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

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.

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

Castleton Tower Shine on

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

Duke and CT descending past Castleton.

Castleton

Castleton with a halo

the old Kor Ingals rap

Castleton thanksgiving stars<br>
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Photo By: Brian Cooper

The North Face of Castleton Tower

castleton campground

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!

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

Posing with the Rectory.

cairn kick. if dun correctly no can defend

Castleton and Friends

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

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).

Summit of Castleton Tower, very early accents Circa 1981

the new rap

The tower.

Mini Castleton Tower juxtoposed with the real thing.

Castleton from the slot canyon

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

Joan starting the short but somewhat burly approach

Walking up to Castleton

More juggling balls, fewer cams.

Picture of Castleton tower in the morning. Sun reflecting off of one of the faces.

Just chilling at the top of Castleton Tower

About to rap off the North Face with a gorgeous view of the other towers!

7am approach on October 8, 2010

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.

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

looking across Castle Valley to the La Sal mountains

Joan nearing the final switchback to the saddle

great day for photos

Nice route view.

View from the bottom.

Castleton Tower in the early morning sun

top of the castle

Rapping off the North Face

Wally about to start Black Sun you can barely see him on the right had side at the base

A distance view of Castleton from below the La Sal mountains.

On the approach

Beautiful view from the top

So big, so hard, so phallic.

Waiting for the storms to pass so we can start up North Chimney.

Don't forget to check out the summit log....this is the page as seen in one of last years Alpinist issues where Ari M. and Co. hauled a BBQ up the tower and served lunch....hilarious!