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Screw and Climaxe

WI3+


 Avg: 2.7 from 16 votes

Routes in North Face of Pitchoff

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Screw and Climaxe WI3+
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Weeping Winds WI3+
Type: Ice, 350 ft
FA: Al Long, Al Rubin, and Dave Hoffman 2/75
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Shared By: Dharma Bum on Aug 25, 2008
Admins: Jim Lawyer

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Description

Another long moderate route. The first pitch is a low angled calf burner to a belay in the trees on the right. Move left from the belay to reach a headwall that leads to the trees.

Location

Walk past Weeping Winds to the next large line of ice.

Protection

Double ropes recommended for the rap.

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The final steep section at the top of Screw and Climaxe.
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Simon Thompson
New Paltz, NY
  WI4- PG13
Simon Thompson   New Paltz, NY
  WI4- PG13
There are many different lines possible here... maybe up to 6 or so if the ice is fat enough. On some of the variations rock pro may be helpful. Typically thin down low and better toward the top. Some of the finishes are good grade 4 and some are more 3+ish. Plan your route from the bottom so you don't get stranded without a belay. If you climb the right side you can make it to a birch belay with a 60m rope. Feb 18, 2013

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