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mugnyte
Aug 22, 2002, 6:21 PM
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Staring at the beauty of the East Face, with its nice roofs and clean cracks, I wanted to know if anyone has beta for this wall - besides "The East Wall is closed"
Tim's books says little to nothing about it. I didn't see any bolts or other obvious route clues - I'm guessing they would be pretty serious.
mug
[ This Message was edited by: mugnyte on 2002-08-22 12:51 ]
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krustyklimber
Aug 23, 2002, 8:01 PM
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Hi Mug,
Welcome!
There is and old guidebook that mentions the East Face but I can't find it, there were some lines that were done way back, mostly nailed aid routes (no small feat in basalt columns) and none that I remember more than a couple of pitches. Practce lines more or less.
But the wall of the early morning light was closed, as we all know, because it is a rookery for many types of birds.
Good question, perhaps suitable for the Climbing History Forum? (*hint hint* moderator)
Jeff
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dongonthier
Sep 10, 2002, 1:18 AM
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Isn't Beacon Rock in Washington? Also ,in the first version of Portland Rock Climbs there is a topo for a mystery climb in the back. This climb is actually on the East Face of Beacon. No surprise there, as its the only possible location of a route of that length in the area. I don't know if the new version of the guide has it in there but if you search around you can probably come up with one or maybe I could send you a photo copy.
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texplorer
Nov 26, 2002, 8:14 PM
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I actually heard the that the reason for closure of the east face is not due to birds but rare plants that only grow in the gorge.
PS I've seen some bolts up there up far on the right side of the wall. hmmmm. . . .
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