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Kung Fu
5.9,
Sport,
Avg: 2.8 from 149
votes
FA: Kevin Evansen, Bryan Smith, 3-05
Washington
> South-W & Tacoma
> Columbia Gorge
> Ozone
> (4) Gold 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
Start up the crispy rock to the first bolt of Afternoon Delight. Instead of following the crack, stay right on the bolted slab. Climb over easy stone, trending right towards the arete. The angle gradually kicks back as you step around the right side. Pull through a sequence of fun steep jugs, step around the left side again, and clip the anchors.
Location
Middle of Gold Wall, between Afternoon Delight (same start) and Whine & Cheese
Protection
12 bolts including anchors (book recommends a 1" cam between bolts 4 and 5, but it is not at all necessary)
[Hide Photo] Eyeing the chains
[Hide Photo] Pics looking up the route from the ground aren't as helpful to me in locating a route. Hope this side shot helps!
[Hide Photo] Kung Fu just to the right of the rope. First bolt above the chalked X
[Hide Photo] Mark nearing the finishing moves (crux?)
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Loved the gradual increase in overhang, along with the abundance of perfect jugs and interesting movements. 10/10 climb! May 9, 2016
Olympia WA
Portland, OR
Feels like it could be height dependent for those breaking into the grade. Fun exposure at the top!
Couldn’t resist clipping the old piton around bolt 5ish. Aug 29, 2021