goatboy Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Climb: Tieton-Inca Roads Date of Climb: 10/22/2006 Trip Report: Had a great weekend in the sun and shade at Tieton. Climbed some easy cracks in the afternoon on Saturday and re-visited INCA ROADS in the chilly morning Sunday. What an incredible crack - sustained, steep, well-protected, classic stemming, jamming, and even laybacking near the top. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I think this is the best route of its grade at Tieton, that I've encountered.... Approach Notes: Still some snake activity as the sun comes out -- but not nearly as active as I've seen it in the spring!!! Quote
MCash Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Why would you lieback the crux? That's the best part of the route (nice finger jambs). Definately agree on the quality side. I can't think of a 5.9 at Tieton that's better. Quote
goatboy Posted October 24, 2006 Author Posted October 24, 2006 I would say that there was no discernible crux to this climb. It was fairly sustained and the reason I laybacked near the top is because there were large footholds on the left wall, a positive rail (at about .75 camalot size) leaning to the right, and a perfect opportunity to climb with straight arms, practicing layback technique for about 10 feet or so in a spectacular high position... Why do you jam the crux? Quote
sobo Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 I say po-tay-to, you say po-tah-to. Let's call the whole thing off... Quote
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