Taste of Honey

Each year there is a Peregrine nesting closure on the North and Forbidden Combs from February to June 15.

Taste of Honey is a sport route that has bolts protecting the more difficult moves, and slight runouts when the climbing is easy. This route gives beautiful views to the South Comb, and also to the Umpqua Watershed below.

Pitch 1- 90' 5.9 The most difficult climbing of the route is the beginning of the first pitch. The route starts off stiff, and eases up towards the top of the first pitch. Ends at a bolted belay station.

Pitch 2- 30' 5.6 Easy climbing up, and later traversing right along a ledge. The pitch ends at a belay station above an overhang.

Alternate- 5.10b A bolt line to the right follows steeper terrain climbs the overhang

Pitch 3- 100' 5.6 Follow the arete with easy climbing to top where you'll find a register and rap chains. Note: about 30 ft from top you'll pass a separate set of anchors slightly off-route to your right.

Descent: IMPORTANT -  from register on top make three rappels straight down from chains (30 ft+; 95 ft; 90 ft), without going the pitch-2 overhang. See rappel topo in the photos section for further clarification. Do not rappel off overhanging pitch-anchors (approx. 125 ft.).

The climb begins at the lowest point of the Forbidden Comb. The trail to the Forbidden Comb begins from the road just below the first landing. It is clearly visible from the 2nd landing. This trail also access the Orange Bowl at the base of the N. Comb.

Bolted. You may want to bring slings to extend your draws