Washington · Rock climbing · Leavenworth

The Tempest

Among the most difficult climbs at Colchuck Balanced Rock.

5.12+
grade
Trad Gear
style

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One of the hardest routes catalogued at Colchuck Balanced Rock, where climbs range from 3rd class to 5.12+.

Photo of the crag

Colchuck Balanced Rock — the crag this route is on
Colchuck Balanced Rock, Washington — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Buidhe, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Crescent Bar Recreation Area

Rock Climbing business nearby (~43 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Pro Guiding Service

Rock Climbing business nearby (~45 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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