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Carnival Crack
5.10d,
Trad, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 3.3 from 30
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FA: unknown
Washington
> Central-E Casca…
> Leavenworth
> Icicle Creek
> Carnival Crag
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
Grunt, cuss, bleed and scream your way up the notorious 8" crack. The crux comes in the overhanging section after a near complete rest at a ledge. After getting savage on the overhanging section, the route eases only slightly when the crack becomes vertical. It ain't over till you pull over on top and are fighting back urges to puke. Have fun.
Location
The impressive wide crack seen as you approach.
Protection
Gear to 8" Two shiny bolts on top to rig a top rope.
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[Hide Photo] Fun route. We set up the TR by climbing feet of strength. The anchors were a couple feet from the each other.
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I'd really like to try the lead, anyone know what kinda gear you need I think a 6 may be too small! big bros only? Nov 10, 2016
Redmond, WA
I tried it on TR back in the late 70s and failed.
But if you want the excitement of a lead, but don't have the pro, then have your TR belayer take in the rope at only a few designated spots. Simulated lead, but make sure the rope passes safely over the top without the potential of getting cut. Nov 10, 2016
Leavenworth, WA
Greenwood, Seattle