5.10b,
Trad, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),
Avg: 2 from 1
vote
FA: B. Middleton
Washington
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure at Newhalem Crags March 1st to mid-July
Details
Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Contact the NPS and/or WCC for updates.
Description
Scramble up the low-angled slab to a 15 foot finger crack. Climb thr crack to a shelf. Clip the first boltand make a short, delicate traverse right into the corner. The first move in the corner is the crux. Ascend the corner past bolts to a difficult exit. Would have more stars if scrubbed.