5.10-,
Sport, Alpine, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 3 from 1
vote
FA: Gabe Grayum, Aug 2017
Washington
> Northwest Region
> Hwy 20 & N Casc…
> N Cascades
> Washington Pass
> Hairpin Crags
> Ice Box right side
Access Issue: Washington Pass Fire Closure Lifted
Details
Washington Pass Climbing was closed on 8/15/23 due to the Blue Lake Fire until further notice. On 9/7/23 this closure was reduced in size. On 9/22 this was reduced again, opening all WA Climbing Routes. For remaining closures, see: fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/a…
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure at Newhalem Crags March 1st to mid-July
Details
Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Contact the NPS and/or WCC for updates.
Description
Bolted in the smokey haze of summer. Thin crux in the first couple of bolts. (3rd?) bolt is higher than desired due to hollow rock. Easier climbing with slightly spaced bolts (by Mazama standards) takes you to the top of the wall.
Location
Starts off a boulder in the creek bed, right of the arching corner-like feature.