SLC-Devil’s Castle

We headed back up Little Cottonwood Canyon

We parked and headed in on the approach.

Views of Devil’s Castle.

We made it across the little snow field at the base and I took the first lead which was a little exciting and the rock was chossier than we were expecting but was over all a pretty good pitch.

The crux pitch was next and Anja wasn’t excited about the rock quality so I kept leading.

I got it done and enjoying the day.

Nice views.

It was then into the 5.8 pitch followed by what we did as 2 pitches of 5.4.

On the second 5.4 pitch.

Then we made the last 5.10 pitch and I was up again.

It was a little exciting to a roof.

Then it got going with a 4th class pitch to a huge ledge.  From the ledge there were lots of choices to end but we took the 5.9 direct finish with a little adventure 5.7 at the end.

Anja found some cool formations at the top.

On the top ridge line.

Good day on top!  The descent was about 1.5 hour hike down and we were home by 7 pm.  Pretty cool day to get out so quick into such an alpine setting.