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Class Action
5.11b YDS 6c French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E3 5c British
Type: | Sport, 50 ft |
FA: | Cal Folsom, May 1991 |
Page Views: | 872 total · 83/month |
Shared By: | Adam Wood on Feb 4, 2019 |
Admins: | Scott Coldiron, Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Z Winters |
Every spring, Washington State Parks, WDFW, Access Fund, and Washington Climbers Coalition partner to identify the nest site of Index's Peregrine falcons. Once identified, a spot closure is instituted around the selected nest site through approximately July 15th. Report potential raptor nesting activity to info@washingtonclimbers.org. Big thanks to WDFW and the climbers who are assisting with the Index Volunteer Raptor Monitoring Program this year, and to Patagonia & Feathered Friends for additional support of the Newhalem and Index raptor programs!

Description
A series of well protected balance moves that begin in a shallow right facing corner on perfect Index granite. Good friction the whole way with a crux between the 2nd and 3rd bolt. The route ends with a reach to jugs through a dyke.
Entirely cleaned from decades of detritus in 2019. All bolts are stainless hardware and their condition 30 years later is testimony to placing quality hardware. Mysteriously, I found no fixed anchors during cleaning, just four bolts leading into oblivion.
Entirely cleaned from decades of detritus in 2019. All bolts are stainless hardware and their condition 30 years later is testimony to placing quality hardware. Mysteriously, I found no fixed anchors during cleaning, just four bolts leading into oblivion.
Location
This climb lies at "Shady Lane East" This is the series of overlaps and amazing roofs encountered on the UTW trail just below the UTW proper. Break left (west) along the base of this wall through some ferns and a short water runnel, Class Action will be 100 feet from the UTW trail. Continuing along this trail for five minutes brings climbers to "Shady Lane West"
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