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The Wretched

WI3, Ice, Alpine, 130 ft (39 m),  Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: Artem Vasilyev, Marlin Thorman, Leonardo Quintero - March 2021
Montana > Northwest Region > Kalispell Area > Cabinet Mtn Wil… > Granite Lake Ar… > Three Tiers

Description

In previous years, this has been reported to be thin and not touching. However, at the time of the first ascent there was ample ice flowing down the face and down into the rock runnel at the bottom. Most of the ice came in chandeliered and bubbly - but allowed for screws in good ice at rest stances between ~ two body length sections of steeper aerated/bubbly ice. The angle eases off after the first 30M of climbing. The position this climb takes is phenomenal, and the climbing is moderate - making for an enjoyable lead. Like most of the routes in the Granite Lake area, this would be a highly trafficked classic in a place such as Hyalite. 

The name of the route is in reference to the hordes of desperate people dependent on Immortan Joe for water in the Wasteland.

Location

This route is the one flow over and 30M to the right of "The Dag" on the far right hand side of the second tier.

Protection

Screws - good rappel tree at the top - height is approximate +- 5 meters

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Myself on lead for the FA with an imposing Thunderdome in the background - Marlin Thorman photo
[Hide Photo] Myself on lead for the FA with an imposing Thunderdome in the background - Marlin Thorman photo