Route Name
Better Together - 5.11b - 10 pitches
Area
David Thompson Corridor > Freyja Wall
Development
Andrew Abel, Nathaniel Johnson, Kenton Klassen, and Tim Taylor
NARRDA Contribution
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Hangars
90 pieces
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3/8 Bolts
110 pieces
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Ring Hangers
20 pieces
- Approximate cost of $680
Description
Ryan from NARRDA and Andrew Abel from the David Thompson Climbers Association met in the spring of 2020 to collaborate on a new multipitch in the David Thompson Corridor. Andrew had reached out for some hardware support for the new route and NARRDA was happy to help out with the request.
At the time, Ryan remarked about Andrew's great level of stoke for helping the community, rock climbing, and route development. Unfortunately, Andrew and his good friend Nathaniel passed away in a mountaineering accident a few days after they completed this route.
Better Together is the last legacy of these amazing men and impassioned community workers. The route remains as a memorial to two stellar gentleman who's hearts and souls were indistinguishable from the mountains and skies, and who would be so excited for you to be out there and enjoying this route that was built for the community.
See extended topo details on the David Thompson Climbers Association site - Better Together topo.
Photos
The route starts near this old dead tree. Look left and scramble to a small bay with a belay bolt to its left.
Start of the pitch. Belay bolt shown in bottom right of photo.
Looking down from pitch one belay station and at Starstruck Buttress.
Climbing on pitch two.
Looking down from pitch four belay station.
Looking at pitch five.
Start of pitch six.
Pitch seven - possibly the best pitch in the DTC?!