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Elmo
5.10c,
Trad, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 3.2 from 21
votes
FA: Keith Schultz, Rick Torre
Montana
> Northwest Region
> Kootenai Canyon
> Outermost Limits
Access Issue: Only public access on USFS land. No deeded easement for public access via Kootenai Creek trailhead.
Details
The only publicly-accessible areas are to the south of Kootenai Creek (left when traveling westbound) approximately 0.6 miles, 1 km, or 1,090 yards from the USFS Kootenai Creek Trailhead. More details here. There is no deeded easement for public access from the Kootenai Creek Trailhead along the Kootenai Creek Trail for the first 0.6 miles so continued access is contingent on visitors staying on the established Kootenai Creek Trail until on Forest Service land. Leaving the established trail and trespassing on private property is not permitted.
Closed areas include, and are not limited to:
First Buttress, Second Buttress, Identity Wall, Sick Bay, Shuffle Buttress, Practice Rock, Spiderhang Buttress, and adjacent rock outcrops on the north side of the canyon. Failure to follow these closures may lead to restricted or complete loss of access.
Description
Sustained 10c with bolts and good pro. There is a second pitch that heads directly up to a small seam and then pulls a roof with some bolts. Bring some small wires and cams if you plan to do this pitch.
Location
The 4th route headed uphill. Starts up steep face, then to some ledge features.
Protection
Small to medium pro, quickdraws, chain anchors.
Philipsburg, MT