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Have you ever climbed the 15 or so routes that are located on Sam Hill and the Underhill at Lower Icicle Canyon near Leavenworth, Washington? If you have been there recently, you may have noticed that these routes are located on private lands that are currently for sale. Sale of this acreage will likely preclude future climbing access. I am prepared to fund half of the purchase of this land, but need additional help to fund the other half. The property totals 40 acres and can be segregated into two 20 acre parcels to allow for ownership by two separate purchasers. The 20 acre parcel that is adjacent to the National Forest, which includes the climbing area, would be acquired by the co-purchaser I am seeking through this posting. The co-purchaser could retain this parcel, or possibly sell it to the Forest Service at some future date. The Forest Service has an interest in acquiring this parcel, but will not likely have funds available for such a purchase for several years. Now the key issue... price. Land around Leavenworth and in the Icicle Valley has become very expensive. Particularly this kind of land-- it is bordered on two sides by National Forest, a third side by U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Icicle Creek is across the road, and it has outstanding views of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Although price is yet to be negotiated with the seller, I estimate that, as part of the larger parcel, the 20 acres could be acquired for slightly more than $100,000. I know... a lot of money. Please message me if you are interested in joining in buying this land to protect this premier climbing area.