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Bitterroot

5.9, Trad, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 1.6 from 10 votes
FA: 04.22.2015 Topher Dabrowski & Bekah Baker
Washington > South-W & Tacoma > Columbia Gorge > Ozone > (4) Gold Wall

Description

Start by climbing to the first bolt of Kung Fu, then trend right to a ledge and right facing corner (a small nut protects well here). Continue up the tricky corner and pass a little shallow roof by stepping left. Clip the pin and climb the crack on good edges to the anchors shared with Kung Fu.

Some clip the second bolt on Kung Fu with a longer runner.

Location

This route is the crack located between Kung Fu and Whine & Cheese

Protection

Gear to 3"

Recommended:
Cams (BD) 0.3 - 3.0
1 Set of Nuts including a #4BD or #1DMM

Bring a few long runners

Top anchors

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Bitterroot
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A tricky to spot placement but important protection point
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The pin and root in the flare
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Kev
[Hide Comment] Totally fun new route. I thought it was more 5.8 if not 5.7. I will do it again. Jul 13, 2015
Topher Dabrowski
Portland, OR
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Feel free to add your grade rating, this is a consensus driven process. Jul 20, 2015
chris pdx
[Hide Comment] Dirty route with bushes in the crack as of 5/21/2018. I would strongly suggest using the 2nd bolt for kung fu vs (or in addition to) the nut placement pictured. May 23, 2018
Jason Weinstein
Beaverton, Oregon
[Hide Comment] Very very very dirty above 1st bolt. Climb up kung fu to 2nd bolt then cut over or downclimb back into route or you are facing a potential ground fall. May 23, 2018
Ben S
Portland, OR
 
[Hide Comment] Mostly 5.7 with just a bit of 5.9. Used black tricam as final piece before committing lieback Oct 10, 2021