Pearly Gates Cragging
- Gear Used:
- 60 meter rope
- gear to 2 1/2 inches
- slings
May 20, 2008
The Drive
We left the rain of Seattle and drove over Stevens Pass on HWY 2. Took about 2 in a half hours and never stopped raining! Getting a bit frustrated we did end up having a pretty good day staying at the entrance of the Icicle at the Pearly Gates area. It sprinkled on and off all day but the rock stayed dry.
The Climb
I forgot my camera so I only have a couple picture off of my phone. The routes here are awesome with great rock! I will defiantly be back!
Dylan on the steep approach to the Pearly Gates.
Cloud Nine, 5.9+***
Pitch 1 5.8
Starts out with a steep bouldery move to get into the crack followed by stellar jams. Eats gear and is on excellent rock.
Pitch 2 5.9+
For some reason I thought this pitch was a sport climb, so I left my gear at the belay. I later wished I had it with me. Follow 3 bolts up a steep corner and then diagonals left. The traverse has not bolts. It is easy but I wished I had a piece or two.
No Room For Squares, 5.8**
Just right of a couple randomly placed bolts is this amazing climb. I liked it better than Cloud Nine. Great jams to the ledge above. Lower from chains.
Lost Souls, 5.9**
Just top roped this one. Pretty fun but I couldn't imagine leading it.
Last Rites, 5.10a*
Top roped it. Very strenuous with some off width moves.
Amazingly clean granite.
The gate Keeper.
Cant wait to go back!
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