jared_j Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Got out on Ride the Lightning (5.9, 7 pitches) this Sunday with area newcomer brad_reinke. It was fun showing him what 5.8 means in Tieton as opposed to the sport crags. We had a good day, both forgot our cameras (hence lame report). I saw this climb in the Tieton guidebook, but no one I knew had done it (personally). Pitches 1, 2, and 5 are stellar. The dihedral to roof on P2 is great fun, as is pulling the small overhang to offwidth on P5. P7 (really just scrambling) has tons of looseness that could get knocked down, but the belayer is decently protected at the anchor. Alpinfox's TR here that hardware is needed for the 3rd bolt at the P6 anchor; I only saw 2 bolts, but there is a crack adjacent that'll take a good nut. Props to the area developers - the Gangsta Rap line is easy; double ropes gets ya down mega quick! Combine this with a 10 minute walk from the car, and you've got a great moderate / beginner 'alpine' rock climb. Quote
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