What an incredible route. I'm sure the Kor-Ingells is way worth while, but don't overlook this one, especially if there's a crowd.
Rocker Paully - Mar 22, 2009 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2009
Kor-Ingalls
fun route, but hardly a classic. Sandbagged, unless I took the wrong crack on the 2nd pitch :)
sus182 - Jun 13, 2008 4:13 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2008
North Chimney
My first desert tower. Perfect weather. Fun Shit.
JoeAllen - Jun 4, 2008 5:05 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2008
Kor-Ingalls
What an incredible setting! The view from the summit is unrivaled. I was worried it would be too hot to climb, but we had great weather...temps in the 90's. We got an early start and were the only people on the route the entire day. This is hard to believe, since it was a Sunday. There were, however, multiple parties inching their way up the North Chimney. The route was in the shade up until we reached the last pitch.
We climbed the classic Kors Ingalls Route then the next day did a route on the east face on a double 5.9 crack. I wanted to climb that rock formation since I was 10 years old seeing a picture of Castle Tower in a Natl. Geographic magazine in 1962. Climbed it 20 years later.
utclimber - Jan 14, 2008 12:15 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2004
Classic Tower
I've been on Castleton a couple of times. The first time was on the North Chimney, a fantastic route. The second time was on Kor Ingalls, which we shared with tons of other parties. Both routes are good.
gremlin - Oct 26, 2007 1:01 am Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2005
kor ingalls
good fun, the crux 3rd pitch was pretty easy reachy face climbing on the calcite features, but i'm tall
alpine climber - Sep 21, 2007 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2007
north chimney
good day out, part of spring break utah climbing trip, got a little cold without the sun
Climbed with the wife. No problems except for a torn shoelace before beginning. That desert sandstone eats everything. Beauty of a climb. Good to finally climb it after attending Castle Valley Adventist school way back in the early 80s. Better than burning down the school.
Route Climbed: Kor-Ingalls Date Climbed: March 2003
Like most people, my first desert climb. Fun route, definitely a bit burly. The route is shady so if you are doing it as a team of 3 you will get cold!
Route Climbed: North Chimney Date Climbed: April 2004
2nd my hubby up this climb - WOW! Great climb - great view!
I would have had a better time if I wouldn't have had the Brazillians below me smokin' up a storm. . . but I just climbed faster to get away from it :)
Scary rap especially in a 40mph wind - blew our ropes right around the corner. Glad when I got both feet on the ground again!
ppergande - Oct 27, 2009 3:19 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2009
North ChimneyThis was my first desert tower. Very fun and exhilarating.
Pablohoney - Mar 28, 2009 7:01 pm
North ChimneyWhat an incredible route. I'm sure the Kor-Ingells is way worth while, but don't overlook this one, especially if there's a crowd.
Rocker Paully - Mar 22, 2009 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2009
Kor-Ingallsfun route, but hardly a classic. Sandbagged, unless I took the wrong crack on the 2nd pitch :)
sus182 - Jun 13, 2008 4:13 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2008
North ChimneyMy first desert tower. Perfect weather. Fun Shit.
JoeAllen - Jun 4, 2008 5:05 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2008
Kor-IngallsWhat an incredible setting! The view from the summit is unrivaled. I was worried it would be too hot to climb, but we had great weather...temps in the 90's. We got an early start and were the only people on the route the entire day. This is hard to believe, since it was a Sunday. There were, however, multiple parties inching their way up the North Chimney. The route was in the shade up until we reached the last pitch.
Ice Man Jerry Van - May 4, 2008 2:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 1982
Kors Ingalls,and East Face doulbe 5.9 crackWe climbed the classic Kors Ingalls Route then the next day did a route on the east face on a double 5.9 crack. I wanted to climb that rock formation since I was 10 years old seeing a picture of Castle Tower in a Natl. Geographic magazine in 1962. Climbed it 20 years later.
utclimber - Jan 14, 2008 12:15 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2004
Classic TowerI've been on Castleton a couple of times. The first time was on the North Chimney, a fantastic route. The second time was on Kor Ingalls, which we shared with tons of other parties. Both routes are good.
gremlin - Oct 26, 2007 1:01 am Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2005
kor ingallsgood fun, the crux 3rd pitch was pretty easy reachy face climbing on the calcite features, but i'm tall
alpine climber - Sep 21, 2007 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2007
north chimneygood day out, part of spring break utah climbing trip, got a little cold without the sun
plume - May 24, 2007 10:10 pm
North ChimmneyClimbed with the wife. No problems except for a torn shoelace before beginning. That desert sandstone eats everything. Beauty of a climb. Good to finally climb it after attending Castle Valley Adventist school way back in the early 80s. Better than burning down the school.
fossana - Apr 9, 2007 12:43 am
Kor-IngallsMay ?, 1996
Spectacular climb
benjohnson - Apr 2, 2007 11:23 am Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2007
Route Climbed: North ChimneyFun climb, but gets cool in that chimney. Nasty offwidth to start the second pitch.
aintlifegrand - Mar 23, 2007 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2007
N. ChimneyNorth chimney lots of fun
tiogap - Jun 7, 2006 4:04 am Date Climbed: Oct 1, 1996
Kor-IngallsI climbed this with Andy. Warm day, and overdressed. Would not do it again, but maybe the North Chimney route. The last pitch was the most fun.
hiker100 - Mar 23, 2006 11:15 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 1999
Kor InglesBeautiful climb to cap off our road trip to moab
iceisnice - Oct 4, 2005 1:00 am
Route Climbed: kor-ingalls Date Climbed: Dec '04Why does this route get so much fame? Kinda sucks. Been polished by thousands of people.
adwilson - Sep 22, 2005 3:44 pm
Route Climbed: North Chimney Date Climbed: 2005Not Bad.
aleasure - Jul 14, 2005 7:38 pm
Route Climbed: Kor-Ingalls Date Climbed: march 2004My first desert tower. Not nearly as hard as it has been made out to be.
poorboy44 - May 16, 2005 1:54 pm
Route Climbed: Kor-Ingalls Date Climbed: March 2003Like most people, my first desert climb. Fun route, definitely a bit burly. The route is shady so if you are doing it as a team of 3 you will get cold!
AngelaA - Apr 15, 2005 4:04 pm
Route Climbed: North Chimney Date Climbed: April 20042nd my hubby up this climb - WOW! Great climb - great view!
I would have had a better time if I wouldn't have had the Brazillians below me smokin' up a storm. . . but I just climbed faster to get away from it :)
Scary rap especially in a 40mph wind - blew our ropes right around the corner. Glad when I got both feet on the ground again!
Can't wait to do it again!!
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