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Seige Tower

5.11a, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 4 from 2 votes
FA: Gavin Towey and Jason Magness June 2020
Oregon > Central Oregon > Shepard's Tower

Description

Sustained climbing with good holds up the overhanging face.  Starts with a bouldering move or two to reach the obvious flake. Great solid climbing with a slowly building pump.  Chain anchors or top out onto "rampart's ledge" for a great hangout spot.

Location

The route that starts from the most uphill part of the tower.  Just left of short obvious chimney.  

Protection

bolts, chain anchors

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FA of Siege Tower. Notice the hammer (from the cleaning and equipping effort) on the left hip.
[Hide Photo] FA of Siege Tower. Notice the hammer (from the cleaning and equipping effort) on the left hip.
FA of Siege tower near the power crux.
[Hide Photo] FA of Siege tower near the power crux.