P1. .11a, 115. This is a long and interesting pitch involving hard, low-angle face moves to start, a steep face climbing crux where the flake disappears for 10, and fun and strenuous layback moves on an exposed flake. The last third of the pitch is a little loose but not that hard. A 70 meter will just make it with rope stretch if you decide to lower off from the anchor at the end of the pitch.

P2. .8, 115. Climb the obvious corner. Traverse right around the upper of the two roofs.

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P1. .12, 90. Super fun! Layback and face climb seams to a ledge. Have a good rest, then cast off onto the face and enjoy progressively more tricky face climbing until you reach the left-angling crack for the last 30 of the pitch.

P2. .11, 40. Climb up the groove for about ten feet, then traverse right at a bolt, and follow the crack on the face to the next belay.

Alternate P2. .8, 40. The obvious groove and crack system provides an easier but less enjoyable variation to the previous option.

P3. .10 PG-13, 115. Climb the finger and hand crack directly above the belay. From a small ledge about 40 from the top, traverse out around the arete, and follow it to the anchor.

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