Type: | Sport, 100 ft (30 m), 2 pitches |
FA: | unknown |
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Shared By: | Max Tepfer on May 3, 2019 |
Admins: | Kevin Piarulli, Micah Klesick, Nate Ball |
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Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Raptor Nesting Closures
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JULY 5 UPDATE FROM PARK MANAGEMENT:
ALL SEASONAL CLIMBING CLOSURES FOR CLIMBING AND SLACKLINING WILL BE LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JULY 7TH THIS WEEK.
THANKS, EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN OBSERVING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE NESTING SEASON!
There are many seasonal raptor closures with varying dates and specific boundaries. These generally effect The Monument, Kiss of the Lepers, Picnic Lunch Wall and/or Smith Rock group, and possibly elsewhere. These usually run from February to the beginning of August, but each closure is usually shorter than this, and is dependent on the birds' behavior. Check this site for details: smithrock.com/seasonal-clos…
ALL SEASONAL CLIMBING CLOSURES FOR CLIMBING AND SLACKLINING WILL BE LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JULY 7TH THIS WEEK.
THANKS, EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN OBSERVING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE NESTING SEASON!
There are many seasonal raptor closures with varying dates and specific boundaries. These generally effect The Monument, Kiss of the Lepers, Picnic Lunch Wall and/or Smith Rock group, and possibly elsewhere. These usually run from February to the beginning of August, but each closure is usually shorter than this, and is dependent on the birds' behavior. Check this site for details: smithrock.com/seasonal-clos…
Description
Kevin’s Arete is the striking line between the upper pitches of White Satin and Lost in Space. Climb the first pitch if Lost in Space to a two bolt anchor below a steep and leaning bolted crack.
The second pitch is the money pitch. After starting up the crack, compose yourself on a hanging slab before embarking on a beautifully varied journey up the more challenging terrain above.
It’s best to rappel down from the top of pitch two and either continue up a different route from the big ledge or to confine rapping to the ground. (barely doable with a 70 and some tricky shenanigans)
It’s also possible to top the route out via Lost in Space from the top of pitch two, but the terrain between the two anchors is 5.6 r/x dirty choss and not recommended.
The second pitch is the money pitch. After starting up the crack, compose yourself on a hanging slab before embarking on a beautifully varied journey up the more challenging terrain above.
It’s best to rappel down from the top of pitch two and either continue up a different route from the big ledge or to confine rapping to the ground. (barely doable with a 70 and some tricky shenanigans)
It’s also possible to top the route out via Lost in Space from the top of pitch two, but the terrain between the two anchors is 5.6 r/x dirty choss and not recommended.
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