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West Crack
5.9,
Trad, 280 ft (85 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 3 from 13
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FA: unknown
Washington
> Central-E Casca…
> Leavenworth
> Icicle Creek
> Duty Dome - War…
> Warrior Wall
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
A nice mix of climbing with a cool flake traverse on the first pitch
There are 3 route options for the 2nd pitch: Weekday Warrior, Hotshots, or the original (now very dirty) left facing corner.
Location
If you locate the Warrior, hike up the hill till you come to a wide looking crack that is the start of Potato Chip Flake. It is the next route up the hill from that. You will see the flake feature above.
Protection
Standard rack up to 3".
2 bolt rap bolts at top of 1st pitch.
Rap off Hotshots or Prime rib at top of buttress.
Or walk off.
Seattle, WA