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Serendipity
5.11c,
Sport, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 3.2 from 33
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FA: David Speyrer, Andrew Sell
Washington
> Northwest Region
> Hwy 20 & N Casc…
> Upper Skagit Va…
> Ryan's Wall
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure March 1st to approximately July 15th each year; climbing outside approved CMAs strictly prohibited
Details
Sport climbing outside the four established climbing areas (Diablo Crag, Newhalem East and West, and Town Crags) within North Cascades National Park Service Complex is prohibited. As outlined in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area General Management Plan, sport climbing is only allowed in designated climbing management areas and park staff will review any proposed new climbing management areas. Learn more at
nps.gov/noca/learn/news/tem… Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Learn more at
accessfund.org/news-and-eve… and check back for updates.
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure at Newhalem Crags March 1st to mid-July
Details
Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Contact the NPS and/or WCC for updates.
Access Issue: Raptor Nesting Climbing Avoidance Areas - In Effect
Details
Description
The first line that Andrew and I bolted at Ryan's Wall, established in 2001 as I recall.
Do a few moves to reach the start of a shallow right-facing corner. Follow this corner system with interesting moves to the anchors of Zloi and continue upwards to a ledge. Leave the ledge with difficulty and continue up the overhanging face with long, cool pulls between good holds. Varied and fun!
Protection
~11 bolts. Chain anchors.
[Hide Photo] Some of the best 5.11 climbing in the state. photo: Jason Ruvelson
[Hide Photo] At the Serendipity anchors.
Seattle, WA