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The Big O
5.9-,
Trad, TR, 45 ft (14 m),
Avg: 1.8 from 13
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FA: unknown
Washington
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> Leavenworth
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> Upper Tier
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
A hand to fist crack through a roof above the upper cracks.
Location
Located on the same outcrop as the upper cracks this route is 30 yards above the left/right cracks on the left.
Protection
Gear to 4"
![placing a #3 before doing the move (belayer is taking the photo for scale of how short the route is).]()
[Hide Photo] placing a #3 before doing the move (belayer is taking the photo for scale of how short the route is).
![The Big O, from the ground looking up at the crack.]()
[Hide Photo] The Big O, from the ground looking up at the crack.
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Bellingham, WA
Portland, OR
This short route is more of a one-move wonder, but novel and fun.
There are no fixed anchors, so you'll either need to build one or bring your follower up (you'll need smaller pieces for the anchor).
Easy walk off.
I'd say a #4 is optional, but a #3 is critical. Aug 6, 2022