| The Emerald (a.k.a. Pillsbury Pillar) Route |
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| The Emerald (a.k.a. Pillsbury Pillar)   | 
| Page Type: Route Location: Washington, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 47.79655°N / 119.17282°W Route Type: Ice Climbing Season: Winter Time Required: Less than two hours Difficulty: WI4 Number of Pitches: 2 Grade: II
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| Page By: weekendclimber Created/Edited: Feb 2, 2007 / Feb 2, 2007 Object ID: 266516 Hits: 1645 Loading... Page Score: 86.39% - 3 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
OverviewThe constant flow of water and thick ice, give this waterfall route it's namesake emerald color. Located in a hidden cirque above and beyond the noises of the highway, this spectacular climb has a feeling of being in the Canadian Rockies.
Getting TherePark at the small pullout near milepost 13, immediately south of a small pool of water on the east side of the highway. Climb the steep trail that cuts up and left through a small notch and into the basin above. The short hike up the hill towards the route take about 15 minutes.
Route DescriptionA small 20 foot step leads to a more sustained pitch of climbing above with a classic top out.Essential GearIce ScrewsExternal Linkshttp://www.wastateice.net Images
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