University Wall Descent

[Squid]

On previous posts, I've heard that the descent from University Wall is sometimes complicated by closure b/c bird nesting. I checked the BC Access site, and didn't find any mention of current closures, but just wanted to confirm before I headed up.

Also, any reason to pick Roman Chimneys over Bellygood Ledge if descending w/ shitload of aid gear?

Thanks in advance for your kind & thoughtful response.

[fern]

no bird closures this year.

 

Roman Chimneys would probably add another day of climbing - and hauling up a chimney.

 

there is a full rap route from Dance Platform down in the vicinity of Uncle Ben's (labeled in guide book).

 

Could probably avoid hauling right up to Dance Platform and rap U-Wall itself with a few traversing type raps at the top. The rap from U-Wall approach ledge to Flake Ledge (sort of down the climb White Streak) IS A FULL 60 METERS - tie knots!!

[Squid]

Thanks for the advice, Fern. It buys you a beer if you're at the brewpub Sunday night.

 

ps. Just to confirm- the backside trail is only accessible if you top out via Roman Chimneys?

[fern]

no ... from bellygood you hike across the top of tantalus wall, down some short slabs and into the forest above the staircase on the backside trail.

[Dru]

if you walk off on Bellygood Ledge a good trail leads past and across some low angle slabs above the bulletheads to link up into the backside trail about 15 minutes hike above the campground.