Otto Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Trip: The Witch - Igor Unchained Date: 9/6/2007 Trip Report: After a rest day, JMclimber and I headed for the Witch/Sorcerer notch to look at the famous crack climbs there. Decided to get on Igor Unchained to see what Needles 5.9 was like. Vertical and sustained, we were intimidated. John got the first lead so he got two great steep and sustained hand crack pitches, first and third. The second was more laid back, and wider, and still super fun. A look at the wall from the notch above. The route is the continuous, straight-up line in the left-facing corner. Airy Interlude is up in the yellow wall, left of center. Second pitch restful wideness. The Charlatan and Sorcerer in foreground, The Magician behind. Two climbers can be seen on The Sorcerer. The Warlock. The Charlatan. When I came up to John at the top of the third pitch, the endorphines may have taken over his mind, but he said that was the best pitch he's ever led. He's been getting it done in the Cascades for 30 years, but I had to agree it's possible. Gear Notes: Full range up to #4 Camelot. Photos by John Medosch. Approach Notes: One hour walk from the campground, stay high as possible under The Magician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Sweet pics! Those are some fun lookin' rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt5816v Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Very cool! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt_3pin Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Sweet pics! Those are some fun lookin' rocks. Actually, they look superfun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Looks super sweet! Gosh i gotta get down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJScott Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 sold me! im climbing down there next year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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