Cocaine Connection

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Two-pitch bolted slab and friction climbing on Icicle Buttress. A featured objective in Quested’s Northwest Moderate Multipitch Classics collection.

What makes it special

• ✦Two pitches of slab climbing
• ✦Classic Icicle Creek granite setting
• ✦A route with distinctive traversing movement

Technical profile

What this adventure requires

Skills required

• Sport leading
• Multipitch belays
• Slab technique
• Rappelling

Key hazards to assess

• Friction slab falls
• Rope-length and rappel planning
• Seasonal closures

Quested experience levels describe the intended skill progression, not objective safety. An approachable classification is not a guarantee of safety. Climbing requires appropriate protection and descent competence; ski tours require independent avalanche decisions, winter navigation and competent downhill skiing.

Plan your visit

Slab friction and traversing demand attentive rope management. The route reference discusses unusual rope requirements for some rappels; plan the descent from up-to-date route information and verify seasonal access and raptor notices.

Information is a planning starting point, not live conditions or route guidance. Always check current access, weather, safety and permit information.