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Geode
5.7,
Trad, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 2 from 5
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FA: Viktor Kramar, Gordon Briody 2009
Washington
> Central-E Casca…
> Leavenworth
> Icicle Creek
> Bridge Creek Area
> Geode
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
The original route; moves right then up center of face. Nice white rock. Protection is often in horizontal cracks.
Location
Starts at left corner and moves to center of face
Protection
G to 1" stoppers and cams
[Hide Photo] Questing through the crux of The Geode (5.7).
[Hide Photo] One of my favorite features in the upper canyon.