Knucklebuster

This is the North most of the Blackerby climbs.

P1: WI3, 55m. Starts with 5m section that relaxes onto a bench before a full serving of 80 degree ice which tops out at a wide flat bench with two fallen trees spanning the climb diagonally.

P2: WI3+, 65m. This pitch starts stout and eases out as you get higher. A 60m rope will barely get you to a slung tree on the right after topping out, A 70 will get you to a larger tree more in line with the climb. 

P3: WI3. 50m After hiking up snow/low angle ice to where the climb steepens again, climb an enjoyable pitch to the lower angle ramp below the final pillar. Belay off a slung alder on the right side.

P4: WI4. 30m Climb the vertical finale after a stint of less steep ice.

Rap the route on slung trees.

To access Knucklebuster park on the lower south corner of Blackerby street, respectfully hike past someone’s driveway and follow a small trail uphill until reaching another horizontal trail. Go right ~50 yards and then ascend up and right through sparse devil’s club and open forest until reaching a gully. Hike up the gully until reaching the base of knucklebuster.