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Comes in Quartz

5.10b, Trad, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 78 votes
FA: Cal Folsom
Washington > Central-W Casca… > Skykomish Valley > Index > Side Walls > K Cliff

Description

Crimp up the fun dike past 2 bolts. After clipping the second bolt, leave the dike and climb directly up the face above and mantel onto a ledge. Fish in a small stopper behind the horn. From here, you have two options - go up and right past a bulge where you can get a good .75 inch cam and pull up onto a stance, or trend up and left across the face and follow a small corner up and right to the same stance. The first option has better gear and harder moves. The second option, although easier, doesn't protect as well. From the stance, look for a small cam placement and then pull the bulge. Continue up ramps to the chains.

Protection

2 bolts, gear to 2 inches.

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James moving through the crux on a beautiful fall Sunday.
[Hide Photo] James moving through the crux on a beautiful fall Sunday.
The crux at the bottom of Comes in quartz, 5.10.
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Jessica T
Bothell, wa
 
[Hide Comment] A very nice steward of Index replaced the hanger of first bolt. Sep 26, 2011
[Hide Comment] As of 7/10/22 leftmost bolt on the anchor is loose; finger tightened and should be fine in the short run, but it could definitely use a wrench. If you've got one - bring it! Three bolt anchor will still allow you to climb the route w/o utilizing the loose bolt. Jul 11, 2022
Mike Gagnier
Seattle, WA
[Hide Comment] Crux is between the first and the second bolt. Slightly runout from second bolt to the next placement (.2/.3 cam), but not too challenging. After that two purple friends are useful Mar 18, 2024