Alex Harshman taking in the view atop Castleton.

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Alex Harshman taking in the view atop Castleton.

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

castleton tower in the lower left.

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Logan Dop

Jul 19, 2022

“Alex Harshman taking in the view atop Castleton.”

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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>

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Photo By: Brian Cooper

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

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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).

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The tower.

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summited at sunset

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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.

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Castleton Tower!

Joan nearing the final switchback to the saddle

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Alex Harshman

Brooklyn Park, MN

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