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Racer X
5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British
Avg: 3.6 from 31
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Routes in Beetle Bailey Slab
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36 Volts to Anywhere T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Argentinosaurus S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Beetle Bailey P1 T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Beetle Bailey P2 T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Behind the Tombstone T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Cupcake T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Everything Hertz T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Flying Salamanders (Full) S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Flying Salamanders (Short) S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Hedge Trimmer T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Index Archeology T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Larry’s Gaily Colored Lycra T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Metal T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Michal's 5.5 (5.8) S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Racer X S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Ride the Lightning T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Rope Eating Mice T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b |
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Smilodon Fatalis S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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| Type: | Sport, 3 pitches |
| FA: | Darryl Cramer, Terry Lien |
| Page Views: | 11,810 total · 66/month |
| Shared By: | Jesse James on Mar 13, 2006 · Updates |
| Admins: | Scott Coldiron, Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Z Winters |
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Access Issue: The Novel Coronavirus & 2020 Seasonal Raptor Closure
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Two issues:
1) The novel coronavirus and Index residents.
Residents of Index are very concerned about visitors spreading the virus to them. Please be considerate by taking some serious precautions such as
- Be extra safe to greatly reduce the chance of needing a rescue. (Choose partner carefully, just TR routes. Triple-check setups...)
- Do not interact with the people in town or on a trail. (Choose an obscure crag & route. Drive carefully through town.)
- In case the above two precautions fail or you come across someone on a trail or crag, bring a facemask and gloves to wear to prevent spreading the virus from your breath or hands. In lieu of a facemask, a bandana or scarf over the nose and mouth can also reduce the spread of fine droplets from your nose and mouth when you speak. Also, try to keep the 6-foot recommended distance from other people.
2) 2020 Seasonal raptor closure: Our resident pair of Peregrines selected a nest site on the 6th pitch of Sabbra Cadabra this year, similar to 2016 and 2018 nesting seasons. Please do not climb in the area shown here until approximately July 15, 2020. This includes the upper pitches of Sabbra Cadabra, Black Radish, and Hell Bent for Glory.
Every spring, Washington State Parks, WDFW, Access Fund, and Washington Climbers Coalition partner to identify the nest site of Index's Peregrine falcons. Once identified, a spot closure is instituted around the selected nest site through approximately July 15th. Report potential raptor nesting activity to info@washingtonclimbers.org. Big thanks to WDFW and the climbers who are assisting with the Index Volunteer Raptor Monitoring Program each year, and to Patagonia & Feathered Friends for additional support of the Newhalem and Index raptor programs!
1) The novel coronavirus and Index residents.
Residents of Index are very concerned about visitors spreading the virus to them. Please be considerate by taking some serious precautions such as
- Be extra safe to greatly reduce the chance of needing a rescue. (Choose partner carefully, just TR routes. Triple-check setups...)
- Do not interact with the people in town or on a trail. (Choose an obscure crag & route. Drive carefully through town.)
- In case the above two precautions fail or you come across someone on a trail or crag, bring a facemask and gloves to wear to prevent spreading the virus from your breath or hands. In lieu of a facemask, a bandana or scarf over the nose and mouth can also reduce the spread of fine droplets from your nose and mouth when you speak. Also, try to keep the 6-foot recommended distance from other people.
2) 2020 Seasonal raptor closure: Our resident pair of Peregrines selected a nest site on the 6th pitch of Sabbra Cadabra this year, similar to 2016 and 2018 nesting seasons. Please do not climb in the area shown here until approximately July 15, 2020. This includes the upper pitches of Sabbra Cadabra, Black Radish, and Hell Bent for Glory.
Every spring, Washington State Parks, WDFW, Access Fund, and Washington Climbers Coalition partner to identify the nest site of Index's Peregrine falcons. Once identified, a spot closure is instituted around the selected nest site through approximately July 15th. Report potential raptor nesting activity to info@washingtonclimbers.org. Big thanks to WDFW and the climbers who are assisting with the Index Volunteer Raptor Monitoring Program each year, and to Patagonia & Feathered Friends for additional support of the Newhalem and Index raptor programs!
Description
This is a great slab climb with your typical Index knobs.
P1: Climb a ramp (5.7) to a bolted belay, or do the first pitch of Beetle Bailey Arch (5.10c).
P2: Traverse way left. When you get to a cool pocket with crystals inside, go up the knobby slab. Some people put a 3" cam in the pocket (5.10a).
P3: A short pitch up an arch (5.9+).
As of 2020, there are 4 options to access the Racer X anchor as your "First Pitch": Smilodon fatalis, Index Archaeology, Village Idiot (Original pitch 1) and Behind the Tombstone (requires a short leftward scramble). The original first pitch is probably the least enjoyable.
P1: Climb a ramp (5.7) to a bolted belay, or do the first pitch of Beetle Bailey Arch (5.10c).
P2: Traverse way left. When you get to a cool pocket with crystals inside, go up the knobby slab. Some people put a 3" cam in the pocket (5.10a).
P3: A short pitch up an arch (5.9+).
As of 2020, there are 4 options to access the Racer X anchor as your "First Pitch": Smilodon fatalis, Index Archaeology, Village Idiot (Original pitch 1) and Behind the Tombstone (requires a short leftward scramble). The original first pitch is probably the least enjoyable.
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