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Routes in Sitting Bear Spire
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Bearly There T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Devil's Cap T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Grin and Bear it T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Invisible People T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c R |
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Original Route T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Twin Seams S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Unknown 12a S,TR 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Vision Quest T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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| Type: | Trad, 40 ft (12 m) |
| FA: | John Lawrence, Will Fulton, Steve Longenecker (1968) |
| Page Views: | 2,313 total · 24/month |
| Shared By: | Johnny O on Jul 19, 2014 |
| Admins: | Aaron Parlier, Steve Lineberry |
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Access Issue: 2021 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th)
Details
Shortoff Mountain South: All routes between and including C.O and Paradigm Shift are closed.
Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.
NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.
Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.
Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.
NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.
Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.
Description
This is the first line that was climbed on the spire. Climb up through the overhang in the center of the East face, past a bolt and left towards a line of bolts. Additional pro can be used before and after the first bolt. After the last bolt, trend back to the right and head up to the belay rings located on the detached head. Cams can be used to protect the final moves. This route was rated a 5.8 originally. This is the easiest route to the top and could be aided if need be. Standing on top of the head of the spire provides one of the more aesthetic views of the Linville Gorge.
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