One-move-wonder over the geode-looking route next to The Pupil. Climb up the little cave, which is nice and clean rock, do a mildly difficult little overhang move (being very careful not to pull choss off the top), then you’ve topped out.

Leo’s Geode

Rocrates

The Pupil

Chosstafarianism

The obvious crack system on uphill side of the formation. The crux is at the top of the climb, where there is a near vertical detached block. from there it is an easy scramble to the summit of the Philosopher's Stone. There is a easy walk off down the backside of the formation.

This is a short and easy route below a couple of bolts. Mostly big ledges to grab and step onto. I made it a bit more challenging by avoiding easy stuff, but then you’re grabbing iffier holds. Watch out as some of the rock breaks off - I punched myself pretty hard when one came off. Wear helmets for sure, and use belay glasses if possible (or sunglasses at least if the belayer must look up). No dangerous-sized rocks came off.

Not sure who established the route or what its true name is.

No idea if I was actually the first ascent of this line, please post and rename if not etc.

The route is pretty easy 5.5-5.6 but has a single 5.7 crux over a bit of an overhang. Still, it is one of the scarier climbs I’ve been on recently, because the choss is absurd. Make sure the belayer is FAR from the wall and wear helmets! We pulled down a lot of rocks. If you can push through that, it’s decent fun.

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Routes in The Philosopher's Stone