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Behemoth
5.8-,
Trad, TR, Alpine, 30 ft (9 m),
Avg: 1.5 from 2
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FA: Possibly Trevor and Eddie Bowman 3-18-01
Wyoming
> Wind River Range
> Far Northern Winds
> Trail Lake Pinnacle
Access Issue: Petroglyphs and Private Land
Details
Torrey Valley is known for ancient petroglyphs found on sandstone blocks, usually facing one of the lakes. It goes without saying, don't climb on or directly next to the petroglyphs, and don't harm them in any way.
The approach road (County Road 411/Trail Lake Road) runs through private land on an easement from the Whiskey Basin wildlife reserve to the public campground at the head of Ring Lake. It is illegal to leave the road without permission from the landowners in this area except for the boat ramp at Torrey Lake provided on a goodwill basis. The east side of the valley has a lot of private land, too. There is not much worth climbing in the private part anyway.
Description
Follow a left-angling, awkward flaring hand crack up the right side of a small pillar. From the top of the pillar, climb straight up and right on steep, fun pockets to the anchor ledge. The grade, like most at this pinnacle, is fairly soft.
Location
It starts just right of the giant off-width called The Wide One on the lower southeast face of the tower
Protection
Medium cams would protect the crack, but the top looks hard to protect traditionally (tricams in pockets?). Best to just toprope this short climb from the 2 bolt anchor it shares with Technicality.
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