PRINT: Rock Climb Forty-Four Fifty, Central-East Cascades, Wenatchee, & Leavenworth

Forty-Four Fifty

5.9, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 2.6 from 35 votes
FA: Jim Phillips, Roger Johnson
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

Nice slab climbing leads to an intimidating bulge and a fun mantle. Chose between powerful and delicate face climbing or an inobvious alternative to get established in the crack, then cruise to the top.

Protection

Three bolts and gear to 1.5". The first bolt(s) are shared with Stolen Thunder.

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Making faces on Fourty-Four Fifty

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Geoff Georges
Seattle, WA

5.9+

I suppose it is true for any slabby route, it is better in cool temps, seemed really hard on a sweaty day. This is a tough 5.9, after the spooky run-out near the start, one pulls up onto a ledge that feels committing moving above your last pro. Then the crux getting into a shallow flaring crack. Feb 8, 2016

Mitchell Chahalis
Gig Harbor

5.9+

I generally avoid sport climbing on slab if I can help it, so take my opinion for what it's worth. This was probably one of the "spicier" 5.9's I have been on and didn't really have fun until I established myself in the flaring crack. The lower portion was stressful climbing and a real knee/shin cheesegrater if your feet are off. If you like friction and slab, your stoke will probably be high. Apr 28, 2021