• Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced (up to 5.9)

• Duration: Full day (12-14 hours)

• Approach: Traverse from the Perez Lookout-Mackenzie Peaks col to the base of the North Face

• Season: June - October

• Group Size: Maximum of 2 participants per guide

• Price: $500 for 1 climber, $325 per person for 2 climbers

Route Breakdown

• Pitch 1 (50m): Climb straight up, to a treed ledge with an obvious crack.

• Pitch 2 (50m, 5.9): Stem a good crack, moving left then right, This is the best pitch on the route.

• Pitch 3 (50m, 5.8): Head straight up to a ledge with steep blocky jugs providing great climbing.

• Pitch 4 (50m): Traverse right 20 feet, then climb past bushes to a large ledge.

• Pitch 5 (25m): Climb the far right side of a large left-slanting roof gully.

• Pitch 6 (40m): climb mini arêtes, and navigate bushes to a right-facing corner (can be wet in spots).

• Pitch 7 (40m): Ascend a short corner to an easy face above and belay from a tree.

• Pitch 8 (20m): Climb right and up, passing subalpine firs to the summit.

• Included: Guide, climbing ropes, technical equipment, and rappel setup

• Not Included: Personal climbing gear (shoes, harness, helmet), food, and transportation

• Fitness Level: High fitness level required for the long approach and sustained multi-pitch climbing

• Experience Level: Previous multi-pitch climbing experience highly recommended

After climbing Redwal, you’re ready to take on more ambitious and rewarding climbing objectives. A guided ascent of Thunderbird, an epic 22-pitch adventure, is a perfect next step for those looking to push their endurance and skills. Alternatively, consider a trip to the Eldred Valley on the Sunshine Coast, home to stunning granite walls and remote multi-pitch routes. These experiences offer incredible opportunities to challenge yourself and explore some of the most beautiful climbing destinations in the region.