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Don't Feed the Agave
5.11c PG13,
Sport, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 2.6 from 63
votes
FA: unknown
Arizona
> Northern Arizona
> Flagstaff Area
> Pit (aka Le Pet…
> (F) Swiss Tower
Access Issue: Nesting Closure until August 31st
Details
Eagles, falcons, hawks, and migratory birds build nests in shallow depressions on ledges, cliffs and rock walls, often returning to the same site year after year. The Forest Service and Northern AZ Climbers Coalition request that climbers avoid certain routes during critical nesting periods (typically March through early August).
In 2024, Nose Rock, Shooting Gallery, Bedrock, Pulse Roof, and "Shock Treatment" route on White Wall are all closed for Mexican Spotted Owl nesting from March 1st until August 31st, unless lifted sooner. Signage will be placed at the crag to indicate the closure area - please do not cross those barriers or use trails passing by any of these walls. Additionally, selected routes "Total Recall," "Fruit Bowl," and "No Joke" will be closed for nesting Peregrine Falcons from April 1st until August 31st, unless lifted sooner.
The USFS will be frequently monitoring the Mexican Spotted Owls and Peregrine Falcons so that they can open areas as soon as possible. Successful partnership with the Forest Service biologists has allowed for closure of select routes and walls, instead of the entire crag, and we ask that climbers adhere to these closures. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to report a bird sighting, please reach out to the Northern Arizona Climbers Coalition at nazcc@nazcc.org or the US Forest Service @ 928-526-0866 and ask to speak with a biologist.
Description
Reachy moves up an arete lead to even reachier moves off a ledge.
Protection
5 bolts to chains.
Location
Starts on the leftmost arete of the tower just above an agave.
[Hide Photo] Climb the arete, traversing in from the left on jugs.
PAYSON
Tempe AZ,
Grass Valley, CA
n az
Bishop, CA
Flagstaff