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Kunselman's Physics

5.12a, Trad,

Avg: 4 from 2 votes
FA: J. Wyland
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Access Issue: Warning for the Great Northern Slab and Sonic Slab areas on the west (left) end Details

In late Nov 2023, there was a significant rockfall encompassing the GNS, Sonic Slab, and Roger's Corner areas. There is still a ton of rock on the upper section that will very likely come down in the near future. This rock includes small and very large boulders. Please respect closures and avoid this region for the foreseeable future. For more information or updates please refer to the Climb Index! facebook page.

Description

From belay at top of Higher Learning, do an exposed traverse out right past 2 bolts (12a), up a groove into a bombay chimney. Traverse back left and then follow bolts up the headwall (12a) to the top. You are now at the highest point on the Lower Town Wall.

Topo and overview are shown in images for Higher Learning.

Location

Start is the same place as Path of Righteousness.

Protection

Gear to 2", 6 bolts.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Drewsky

It was rumored at one point that the first two bolts could only be clipped on lead if long slings had been pre-hung. Possibly they have been repositioned since but this might be a consideration if trying the route. I haven't been up there to verify this. Also, from what I've heard, it might be SOLID .12a... Dec 6, 2013

Ben Gilkison
Leavenworth, WA

No, they have not been repositioned. Dec 28, 2015

Stig gles
Seattle

FA J. Wyland Nov 12, 2016

Stig gles
Seattle

Haven't climbed it yet but it looks absolutely nails. Apr 12, 2019

Jon Nelson
Redmond, WA

5.12a

So, what is the story with Kunselman?
Interesting theories, or interesting character? Apr 12, 2019

Jon Nelson
Redmond, WA

5.12a

Bummer about Kunselman the teacher. In high school, I had Capt. Adams, a more understanding physics teacher. But I think physicists in general are more like Kunselman than Adams, at least compared to those in other fields.
Zahajko sounds a great teacher. Feb 2, 2020