wayne Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Trip: The Passenger, South Early - Date: 7/15/2013 Trip Report: Washington State has always been known as a great state for alpine climbing, but rock climbing has always seemed like an afterthought. There have been efforts to change that, with many high-quality routes added in recent years. Having traveled extensively this summer, I have found strong comparisons in quality climbs locally with states known for their great rock climbs. If The Passenger were in any other state, it would be highly publicized and renowned. Since this great climb is tucked away in the corner of the country, and next to Liberty Crack, it will probably remain relatively unknown. I had always been intimidated by these modern routes until Lane and I did The Hitchhiker last year. Though difficult, they can be managed with a strategy that one would approach with any route. Just grind it out pitch-by-pitch, and dont worry about pulling on a piece of gear or 2. After reporting on the wonders of HH, several people chimed in about its sister route: The Passenger. After 2 full months of travel and quality routes, I set my sights on it. A week ago, Vern and I did the Boving Route on SEWS, and I thought I would be clever and leave my gear at the base of the route to return the next day with Shaun. Vern left and called Shaun to find out that he had broken his finger and would not be up for the route. So went my luck at the start of the campaign. I returned fresh with Vern the next week and we made quick work of the route in 5+ hours of climbing. We found the route to be extremely high quality, with short crux sections, good rests, and great protection. More on Personal Jounal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdDog Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 way to tick off those Wa Pass routes, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Great climb, but I think most of us are more interested in the TR associated with the last photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougd Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Great climb, but I think most of us are more interested in the TR associated with the last photo! +1 C'mon man, we won't tell anybody! d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric T Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Very Nice Wayne! I'm inspired... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunger Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 thanks for the report, both climbs on the list now. and nice pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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