Would like to ID this climb

Submitted by Pippin Wallace on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 23:51

What climb is this and where is it?    

 

This was described as being in Montana but no exact location was given.

I was hoping the vista from this shot would be enough but as you point out it could have changed quite a bit in recent years.

The valley view below the rock overhang makes me think of the Yellowstone East of Livingston but that is a wild guess.

That sure looks like Casey Peak Falls near Helena, based on the pillar and the burned area. It's a good route if you live near Helena ...

Casey Peak falls. A great climb when in. Is this pic from this year? Maybe the cold snap in Nov? there is  a great view of town from up there at night. Ok skiing nearby if conditions are right. Cool ice formations under the fall usually.

My experience with Casey, is that given the semi-heinous over and under approach, it is usually quicker to drive to hyalite and climb. :)

Can ride up the hill behind my house and see if it is in, can also see it from the supermarket in East Helena. 80ft grade IV but can have a 4+/5 top out a lot of years. Good stuff worthy of the trip if you have never been there. I got some pics of it over the years, but am at work now. Thinking of ice.

JC