The Resistance Route (5.7, 4 bolts, 100'), originally lead only with pitons, starts in the center of the face and exits straight up. Another 5.7 variation (1 bolt) starts at the bottom left corner and joins the route at the second bolt. A 5.9 variation (2 bolts) starts at the bottom right and also joins Resistance at the second bolt. A third variation, 5.9 (2 bolts), departs Resistance from the third bolt and heads right.
It is runout - arguably the bolts will keep you from decking. A few opportunities to place cams from 0.5 to 2 inches will help you stay calm.
This route gets a significant amount of water run-off and like all sandstone is best climbed DRY.
A copy of "Bellingham Rock" is available for reference only from the Western Washington University Outdoor Center library.
mtnfreak - Mar 26, 2007 5:30 am - Hasn't voted
CorrectionsThe Resistance Route (5.7, 4 bolts, 100'), originally lead only with pitons, starts in the center of the face and exits straight up. Another 5.7 variation (1 bolt) starts at the bottom left corner and joins the route at the second bolt. A 5.9 variation (2 bolts) starts at the bottom right and also joins Resistance at the second bolt. A third variation, 5.9 (2 bolts), departs Resistance from the third bolt and heads right.
It is runout - arguably the bolts will keep you from decking. A few opportunities to place cams from 0.5 to 2 inches will help you stay calm.
This route gets a significant amount of water run-off and like all sandstone is best climbed DRY.
A copy of "Bellingham Rock" is available for reference only from the Western Washington University Outdoor Center library.