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Castle Rock-Upper Wall (West)

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Mid- April.  It’s a time of the spring when rock climbing in the Tumwater Canyon near Leavenworth Washington becomes so pleasant. The vernal sunshine starts warming the charcoal-colored walls, snow caps the surrounding peaks, the green waters of the Wenatchee... Read More...

Castle Rock-Upper Wall (SW Face)

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Photo: Kyle Flick works his way up a route (Canary?) on the Upper Wall. Attractions: Old Gray Mare, Crack of Doom, Canary, Cat Burglar, Saber, and Century are all among the classic trad routes on the southwest-facing upper wall of Castle Rock. Castle Rock... Read More...

Icicle Canyon-Fish Wall

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Attractions. An Icicle Canyon crag composed of clean, solid granite. Fish Wall is close to the road and offers the average climber a half-dozen moderate (5.8 and 5.9) routes to enjoy. Additional bonuses, the routes protect well and the views... Read More...

Icicle Canyon-Trundle Dome

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Attractions. One of the Icicle Canyon crags closest to Leavenworth, Trundle Dome dishes out a quiver of clean routes on solid granite. The crag is about a 10-minute walk from the road, offers a nice diversity of routes that are... Read More...

Peshastin Pinnacles

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Photo: Climbing on Martian Slab at Peshastin Pinnacles State Park  The Peshastin Pinnacles are a collection of crags composed of Swauk sandstone sitting just above the orchards lining the Wenatchee Valley near the town of Cashmere. Rock climbers have visited these crags... Read More...

Ingalls Peak-North Peak South Ridge

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Summit Post details this trail nicely and includes photographs.  Click here to view the post. Adapted from Summitpost.org: This route is a fun technical rock route. This route is popular and can be crowded. Get to the climb early or try... Read More...

Mt. Stuart North Ridge

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Summit Post details this trail nicely and includes photographs. Click here to view the post. Adapted from Summitpost.org: Nearest Town: Leavenworth/Plain Uses: Rock Climbing Skill: 4 Fitness: 3 Access: From U.S. 2 just west of Leavenworth, drive 9.2 miles on... Read More...

Tumwater Canyon-Parasol

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                                                                                                                                 Cruising up Drury Lane at The Parasol. Mike Rolfs recently posted on the WenatcheeOutdoorsForum about a new rock climbing crag a few miles up the Tumwater Canyon that was fun and a quick hit for a few hours. He... Read More...

Prusik Peak-South Face

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Photo: Geoff Cecil on the beautiful last pitch of Prusik Peak’s south face. Words and photos by John Plotz May 23, 2009 Geoff Cecil of Roslyn and I climbed the South Face of Prusik Peak. There are two routes of note... Read More...

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