The Shadow | E7 Trad climb at West Chief

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So named because it casts a distinctive shadow at about midday when seen from the west.

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Peter Croft
Added at 08:11 on 28 November 2021

Ascents

2 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Peter Croft Lead | onsight 1988
First ascent.

Peter onsighted the crux pitch, though having done pitches nearby previously there is some discussion about how onsight it was [1]. On balance, it seems likely that he had little to no knowledge of the pitch before setting off.

[1] http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/3002969/Peter-Crofts-Shadow-Onsight

[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/4627017627364376/

Emilie Pellerin Lead | onsight