Willis Wall, Volcanic cliff at Mount Rainier, Pierce County, United States
The Willis Wall rises 3,600 feet on Mount Rainier's north face, featuring layers of volcanic rock, ash, consolidated breccias, and ice-filled formations.
Bailey Willis, a geological engineer who created the first trail to Carbon Glacier in 1881, received recognition through the naming of this substantial rock formation.
The climbing community acknowledges Charles Bell's groundbreaking solo ascent of Willis Wall in 1961, marking a significant milestone in mountaineering history.
Climbers approaching Willis Wall need extensive ice climbing experience and proper equipment due to frequent ice falls from the 300-foot ice crown.
The Carbon Glacier cirque, where Willis Wall stands, measures over a mile wide, making it the largest glacial formation in the Cascade Mountains.
Location: Pierce County
GPS coordinates: 46.87028,-121.75889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:29
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