This route is the first of many....or maybe the last. Time will tell.P1 - Start off heading straight up the low angle rib heading for the bolt. When in doubt, follow the easiest way and you'll probably find another bolt. As of right now, there are only 4 bolts for 100 feet of climbing. Definitely not for a beginner leader. Better have a good head on your shoulders. Find a two bolt anchor on top of Poopy Platform beneath the upper headwall. (5.7 with mostly low 5th class movement. 4 bolts)P2 - Head directly above the anchor and follow 4 or 5 bolts up steeper, more solid rock. Much more fun than the first pitch. Changes to slab above the headwall. Head left at the top of the slab to the top of a small pinnacle where you'll find another two bolt anchor. (5.8-, 5 or 6 bolts)Walk off or Rappel the route (70m needed?). If rapping, be wary of pulling the ropes. Also, rap from the first anchor to the right and into the gulley. We chose to walk off.

YOHO and a bottle of Pie Crust

I like to describe the climbing here as desert alpine. Kinda loose in spots, doesn't take gear very well, and an absurdly long approach for the area. But if an adventure is what you're looking for, an adventure is what you'll get. After scoping the rock out years ago, the first route has been put up finally. Not for the faint of heart.

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