[TR] Washington Pass Nirvana- SW Rib SEWS; NWC NEWS; DEB SEWS 8/18/2006

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Climb: Washington Pass Nirvana-SW Rib SEWS; NWC NEWS; DEB SEWS

 

Date of Climb: 8/18/2006

 

Trip Report:

Just thought I would pass along some stoke from a freaking great weekend. Jeff and I spent three fantastic days at Washington Pass capped off with the DEB SEWS on Sunday. Met Ross and Jesse en route from Bellingham - nice folks. If you're reading, PM me cause we have some shots of you. I thought the rotten rock at the bottom kind of takes away from the route a bit, but overall what a great time.

 

NEWS was busy on Sat. Two parties on the NW Corner and one on the West Face. Stellar climbing!

 

SW Rib was fun as well. I had done it several years ago and thought the 5.9 lieback directly to the bear hug pitch as way better than bypassing it. Haven't gotten any pics uploaded yet - maybe later.

 

Gear Notes:

pro

 

Approach Notes:

approach DEB from the gully to the south and then across the loose ledges. A bit scary at the bottom but not big deal.

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Sounds like a great time. Nice pics.