I climbed this in September last year, took us about 6-7 hours to climb and we did the walk off the top (shuttled a car up in the morning).
It's a thoroughly enjoyable climb and one I wouldn't mind repeating this spring!
I was out there two weekends ago and there were trees down over the road to exfo, shortly after the bridge, planning to go back out this coming weekend with a chainsaw.
Thanks guys for all the work on an awesome route! We were one of 3 parties that summited yesterday (10/4). Given the shorter days we reached the summit just before sunset and had fun rapping down with headlamps!
Trip: Darrington - 3 O'Clock Rock - Silent Running
Date: 1/25/2015
Trip Report:
Hard to believe this route is in in January! Road is in good shape to trailhead. There are 3 large downed trees currently blocking the trail. No snow above the route. Also, no snow on exfo dome currently. The route was wet in places but climbable. Great day out!
Gear Notes:
10 draws and gear to 2"
Approach Notes:
Pretty good shape for January
Some friends and I climbed this route this past weekend...great position, stunning views, and fun climbing abound! Just remember to bring lots of beer and whiskey!
Random pics from the climb...
just looking back at pics I have of that area before the rockfall...looks like a little exfoliation going on.
total soul should be fine, as most of the rockfall would have ended up in the gully separating it from silent running.