Davis Holland/Lovin Arms

[pu]

Looking for a topo for this route. Nobody on da east side of the state has Sky Valley Rock available. Is the Rock Climbing Washington topo accurate? Thanks for the help.

[mneagle]

 

This is pretty accurate. One of the best routes I've ever done. I think there have been 1 or 2 bolts added to the last 5.9 pitch that aren't on the topo.

[mec]

When did those bolts get added to that last pitch? Its been awhile since I have been up there, but I remember that pitch being really poorly protected, especially when I was as tired as I was.

 

Enjoy the route, it is great!!!

[Alpinfox]

That topo is from the Cummins guide circa '91 I think.

 

Yeah, I don't remember those last two bolts either, just the A0 bolt. But I didn't lead that pitch, so I could be The last pitch IS poorly protected, but it's FUN FUN FUN! Feldspar edges & jugs on a STEEP face.

 

Many people, including myself, consider this to be one of the best 5.10 rock climbs in the state. ENJOY!

[Mr._Natural]

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[RyanTriplett]

The newer (02 I think) bolt line leading to the right, just off the top of pitch 3 is awesome! Not on the topo above, but is on a pdf that is floating around (this file also has Heaven's Gate (.11a) on it, which I also highly recommend). This climb weighs in quite a bit harder (.11d) than Lovin Arms, but meets up with the last 5.9 edge fest to the top after a great meadering natually protected .10c pitch! Check it.

[pu]

Thanks a lot for the topo. Looking forward to it.

[Drederek]

The last pitch protects pretty well if you trend left after the old nasty bolt low down.

[lancegranite]

As I recall, the beta was to firmly grasp the final hold, cut your feet loose and look down.

A more memorable view is hard to find, stop, relax, and enjoy the life you have chosen.