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Catapult

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 4 - Catapult, Jello Tower Chimney, and Midway to the top. My first multipitch follow. Would be awesome without the road noise.

Z Crack - Alphabet rock

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - very good climb with a bouldery10c start over the little roof and though the Z then a nice 10a crack finish to a nice set of chair anchors

Changing to Shadows

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 2 - This was the only route in the sun and was barely tolerable.

Classic Crack, Eightmile Rock

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - one of my favorite climbs I have ever done. and the first crack I ever climber besides bassballs but that one didnt count

Dog-Leg Crack ***, Alphabet Rock

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 1 - very popular climb in the area

Givler's Crack, Givlers Dome

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 4 - This trip was my first time following multipitch climbing and it was day-after-day-after-day. I finally hit burnout on Givler's - first and last climb of the day. Awesome climb with fantastic views.

Givler's Crack, Givlers Dome

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - fun easy climb the first 10 feet are the hardest then its easy peasy from there

Meat Grinder, Alphabet Rock

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - it does what it says it will

Midway, Upper Castle Rock

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 4 - Catapult, Jello Tower Chimney, and Midway to the top. My first multipitch follow. Would be awesome without the road noise.

Outer Space

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - really fun climb with a crappy walk off lol........ bring your shoes and dont end up in the river

Steroids to Heaven

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 3 - start directly under the first bolt and climb through a couple of razorblades to get the grade. if you start left and traverse in, it drops the grade by a full number. recommend a stick clip to climb the direct steroids to heaven.

The Chossmaster

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - Long and varied. Second half in a crack features lots of stemming, chimneying, hand jams, etc.

A bit chossy, test your holds and be careful on the ledge not to dislodge something.

The Lizard

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 4 - My first time at Index, followed, got dragged through the chimney, and took the left undercling option to the twin cracks to finish.

the right side

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 4 - "The Right Side" starts on the ramp at bottom right, heads to the middle bolt that is shared with all routes (runout) and heads up and right again. A couple of balancy moves at top right, and worsening rock quality. Had to stop and clean mud, sand, and pine needles from the holds, and the rope drag was pretty decent by the time you get up there. Fun, runout, great views. I'd do it again. Safety rating is for the decking potential and not so great rock. Guidebook "Bellingham Rock" has it at 5.9, but doesn't feel like it.

Twin Cracks, Eightmile Rock

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 3 - No comment.

Mental Warfare

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 4 - 2 new moves on the bottom and two extra moves on the top and people still keep the same rating. Originally 5.12D and possibly now 13a. Who really cares what team Gay thinks anyways..

Overthrow and End the Terror

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 4 - First ascent on this one. Better beta changed the grade on this, but I will let you decide. ---Thanks for bolting it Zack.

Boschido

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - First half is easy, second half is taxing. Had to take a break in a good position to catch my breath.

Open Book

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 3 - I thought the under cling was kind of fun... otherwise a good beginners climb. I would like to do it with gear next time... one of the few routes that has good gear at Mini.

Narlux

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - Glad I didn't have to lead this one.

Peaceful Warrior

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 3 - Make like Santa Claus and chimney that route.

Clip em or Skip em

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - Led this to retrieve a rope that got caught in the crack on the right side.

Air Guitar

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - bring a number 4 for the top

Pony Keg

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Rating: 5 - nice