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[TR] City of Rocks / Castle Rocks - 8/15/2007


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Trip: City of Rocks / Castle Rocks -

 

Date: 8/15/2007

 

Trip Report:

Spent 3 days at City of Rocks and Castle Rocks last week. Clipped many bolts in the 90+F temps with afternoon clouds everyday. We climbed 4pitch Big Time (5.7), 2 of 3 pitches on Zinger (5.8) and Shock and Awe (5.10a) at Castle. Shock and Awe was a BLAST!!! Must do. At the City, we climbed Fred Rassmusen Crack (5.8), Snack Break Direct (5.8 with 3 bolts for ~55ft = SPICY), Scream Cheese (5.9), Too Much Fun (37m 5.8) and New York is not the City (5.10a).

I think the best part of the trip was the lack of other climbers. We never waited for anything. If you can handle the heat, I recommend this time of year to avoid the crowds. And we also met Brad Shilling, long time climbing ranger. He gave us great beta and was fun to talk to. Great trip!!!

 

Gear Notes:

2- 60meter ropes will get you off any route up there, and many draws!!! ENJOY!!

 

Approach Notes:

12+hr drive from Seattle

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