Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
The rocky, pot-holed filled road that spans 1 brutal mile from the Reed Lakes.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
On any given summer day you’ll see climbers dotted up the four pitches of the trad route, Toto (the large left rock structure), just across the river from the parking area looming above the Diamond South bouldering area.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
Crossing Archangel Creek isn't anyone's favorite part of the day, but it's a necessary hurdle to get into the valley.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
Climbing on Honkey Tonk Badonkadonk (V10) on the Niffleheim boulder of Archangel's Diamond South area.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
The endless talus fields of Fairangel. If you look really closely toward the edge of the rocks you can see a tiny climber blending in with all these monolithic boulders.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
The approach through the valley can be treacherous, with deep holes waiting to break ankles hidden beneath deep patches of slick moss. Always be careful!
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
Carrying crash pads out of the Fairangel area.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
With long summer days, Hatcher Pass allows for climbing well into the spectacular twilight hours.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
Contributor Amber McDaniel climbing on an unnamed V5 highball deep in the heart of Fairangel.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
The far end of Fairangel offers some excellent camping ground along Archangel Creek. Soak in the solitude and gaze up at the awe-inspiring pinnacle (the highest rock point) and dream of doing the link-up to its summit.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
Views from Hatcher Pass.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
The Long Dark (V13) is one of Archangel's newest and hardest lines sent to date. A first ascent was finally achieved by the pictured climber in October, 2018. Contributor Amber McDaniel spots and keeps him from falling into a treacherous hidden hole.
Amber McDaniel
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09/01/2018
Even after all the climbing is done for the day, exploratory sunset hikes are always a favorite activity in Hatcher Pass.