Castle Rock, North Ridge. This new direct class 5.5 route in the Tumwater Canyon practice area was done in September by Roger Oborn and me, and lies to the left of the Northwind Route. Starting with a strenuous free move to above a small overhang, we then climbed directly up the ridge on class 5 rock toward the large pine which is halfway up the ridge. We then continued upward still keeping left of the Northwind Route. Eight pitons were used. Time: 2 hours.

Paul Myhre, unattached