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Clamshell Crack
5.7,
Trad, 70 ft (21 m),
Avg: 2.7 from 88
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FA: unknown
Washington
> Central-E Casca…
> Leavenworth
> Icicle Creek
> Clamshell
> Clamshell Cave
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
Clamshell Crack is obvious corner crack on the far left side of the wall. Great climbing for the grade, and a nice feeling of exposure at the end.
Climb through a short vertical section of hand and fist crack (crux) then up a lower angle face to the wide crack in the dihedral. Airy moves exit up and left to the anchor.
Location
Start from the left side of the upper tier, near the namesake cave.
Protection
Standard rack. A 3.5" piece can be nice for the wide crack in the dihedral.
[Hide Photo] Clamshell crack
[Hide Photo] Clamshell Crack. Steps left just before the right facing corner and finishes left at the wide slot above. Great route for the grade!
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