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Opdyke's Crack
5.9,
Trad, 70 ft (21 m),
Avg: 2.9 from 33
votes
FA: Jim Opdyke, Mike Jackson, 1984
Washington
> Southwest Cascades
> Ozone
> (3) Snake Wall
Access Issue: Extremely Sensitive Access - Please Read
Details
The majority of Ozone is likely owned by Washington Department of Transportation. Climbing is not officially condoned or acknowledged, though they are aware that it's happening. Every climber here must adhere to the following guidelines if we want to maintain long-term access:
1.) DON'T GET HURT! Rescues are the biggest liability and headache. Make conservative climbing choices and be crystal-clear about commands to your partner.
2.) Park legally! Your vehicle must be within the white line and perpendicular to the road. No parking parallel to the road; this is to save space as well as make it easier when leaving. No parking along the guard rail or anywhere except the two pullouts.
3.) Pack everything out! Wrappers, poop, banana peels, all of it. If your thing falls down the slope, retrieve it.
4.) Dogs must be on good behavior. Better yet, leave them at home. If they're digging or chasing wildlife or barking, put them back in the car.
5.) Leave your music player at home and enjoy your intoxicants somewhere else.
It is absolutely ESSENTIAL that climbers keep themselves off the radar here or we risk access to one of the region's most popular crags.
Description
"Stem up shattered corner above left side of ledge to reach deep, dark dihedral. Burly crack climbing and good gear lead over the bulge and to an anchor." - 2008 Ozone Guidebook
Location
Right side of Snake Wall, on the platform to right and above the Snake Face belay. Left side of the arete and the route Party At The Moon Tower.
Protection
Gear to 3"
Chad Mar 29, 2014
Pacific Northwet
We had a misguided impression that if you couldn't do it ground up, let someone else do it. So we left most of what we perceived routes alone. Finally a smarter group of folks showed up and decided that for the most part rather than get killed climbing ground up onsight by loose blocks and things, clean the lines top down and put in bolts where needed. Dudes put up some good lines out there. May 27, 2016
Portland, OR
Just a reminder that "clean" established routes aren't always totally clean. Wear a helmet! Jun 27, 2018