Routes : North America : United States : Washington : North Cascades : Washington Pass : North Early Winter Spire : Northwest Corner
Northwest Corner - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)
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Medium Rack to 4.5"
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Description:
A nice Grade III climb of wide cracks to reach NEWS's technical only summit. A very popular climb on a nice sunny, summer weekend.
Submitted by: crackjammer on 2004-01-28
Views: 1525
Route ID: 47961
5 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
classic
a classic climb with quality rock. The pitches are relatively short and the climb can be done quickly (does not need a full day). The flak pitch is the crux and best pitch IMO.
Added: 2009-07-13
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Ascent Note
simul-climbed in 2 pitches.
Added: 2004-02-25
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Red Point ascent by:
Ascent Note
Offwidth pitch is pretty tough.
Added: 2003-09-06
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Ascent Note
No comment
Added: 2002-07-28
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Ascent Note
No comment
Added: 1998-08-19
