Atle Posted October 25, 2000 Posted October 25, 2000 Is there anyone who can recommend some easy multiple pitch climbs near Seattle? I'm looking for 3-5 pitches of 5.6 - 5.8 climbing. Quote
DPS Posted October 25, 2000 Posted October 25, 2000 Your best bet for multi pitch climbs close to Seattle is Index. There are a number of high quality, three pitch routes from 5.6 to 5.9 on the Great Northern Slab, a mere 5 minute walk from the parking lot. Leavenworth is a longer drive, but will have more routes at that level. Check out Mountaineers Dome, Icicle Buttress, Givlers Dome and Castle Rock. Snow Creek Wall has one of the best 5.8+ routes in the state, Orbit. Quote
Alex Posted October 25, 2000 Posted October 25, 2000 In addition to those suggestions already posted. Static Point, out of Sultan, has some wonderful classic moderate slab routes, including Online (10a), which gets progressivly harder as you get higher on the route (6,7,8,9,10a) - obviously you don't have to go to the top to enjoy the route. It is best to climb there in the late Spring or fall, as its Southern exposure lends itself to climbing in the sun. Washington Rock Climbs by Smoot has details on the approach. Another interesting suggestion is the Tooth, a staple among Seattle climbers. It is about 40 min approach from Snoqualmie Pass parking lot, and offers 4 pitches of up to 5.6 on the South Face, or other opportunitites. It can be found in Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol 1. Quote
Alex Posted October 26, 2000 Posted October 26, 2000 Atle, Snoqualmie Pass is often in the clouds during weather like we are having now, so if its not raining outright, the route can still be damp. That said, it is very possible to climb the Tooth even when it is wet! The forecast is looking like 50% chance of rain, so I'd get at it and up it as quick as you can between the raindrops! Otherwise, the approach is very straightforward. Alex Quote
Atle Posted October 27, 2000 Author Posted October 27, 2000 Thanks for your responds. How do you think the condition will on the Tooth this weekend (if the weather is good)? Quote
Atle Posted October 30, 2000 Author Posted October 30, 2000 Alex, thanks for the information regarding the Tooth. I was up there on Sunday with a friend and had a very nice climb! Atle Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Darrington has cool stuff. I'll second Castle Rock (one of my favs) Icicle Buttress has easy stuff on it. When thinking about Leavenworth dont rule out Squamish. It's about 1/2 hour or so longer of a drive and offers more rocks. Quote
Mr._Natural Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 um, I think he may have already found what he was looking for cavedude, about 2 years ago. Quote
chucK Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Alex: Washington Rock Climbs by Smoot has details on the approach. I know this thread is two years old, but Alex, maybe you oughta read the approach description for Static in Smoot before sending people there! Quote
thelawgoddess Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: When thinking about Leavenworth dont rule out Squamish. It's about 1/2 hour or so longer of a drive and offers more rocks. cavey's got it! Quote
vegetablebelay Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 I miss that old Atle guy. I wonder what he's up to now? Quote
Alex Posted September 18, 2002 Posted September 18, 2002 ChucK, I know, I know...I already knew how to get there and knew Smoots covered the area, so didnt actually bother to ensure accuracy. I re-read my old post (thanks to Caveman, .. you *did* know this was a 2-yr old post right?) and must've been in better shape back then to do the Toothy approach in 40 minutes Quote
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