The Hang Corner

This is the obvious crack/corner system that splits the Highline Hang wall.   It is still pretty dirty but I plan to keep cleaning it.   I came across an old tattered fixed monkey fist and some tattered cord on this route—I suspect Alpenbock explorations as I did find research supporting they frequented this formation early on.  It’s nothing special but it is a worthy beginner trad route.

Currently the easiest thing to do is use the anchors atop Smoochie Poochie, but you can climb an additional 25-30’ to the top of a pillar, where there is a set of fixe rap rings to the left—for those who like “adventTR’ing”. The climbing may approach 5.8 in some places?  Lots of guano.

Reminds me of climbing at Castlerock, WA for some reason.   I can picture Beckey would have loved this way back in the day.   It’s got that “vintage” feel to it.

If it was closer to the road, I bet it would get climbed regularly.

Splits the Highline Hang wall.   5’ right of Smoochie Poochie in the obvious corner/crack.

Singles to 4”, lots of double length runners