The short, four-star arête tragically deteriorates into a forgettable mixed-bag of 1-star climbing. The best that can be said about the final 30 feet is that it packs in a lot of variety, but if you deviate at all from the bolt line, expect to find some questionable rock.

Begin easily up the magnificent arête, which culminates in a long, balancy reach to a narrow ledge on the left face. Mantel onto the ledge for a good shake below the obvious roof. Sequential cranks around the ceiling gain a no-hands ledge followed by a stretch of easy scrambling to the first of two successive bulges (optional 0 or 00 TCU here). Save something for the second bulge, just below the anchor, which is just hard enough to spoil a send.

Irony Man

Chocolate Bandit

Good Time To Be Pretty

Iron Maiden

This varied line begins with ultra-techy face climbing on marvelous clean stone that ends at a thuggy, roof crank. Above the roof, a short, easy slab gains the anchor.

The crux start can presumably be avoided by following the crack on the left, though it’s debatable how much easier, if it all, this variant would be. There is no question the highest quality option is to climb directly, staying entirely right of the crack and using the sloper rail system for the left hand. The intimidating roof succumbs relatively easily thanks to a nice assortment of jugs above the lip.

The crag warm-up is a completely worthy objective in its own right, with perfect rock, an exhilarating position, and fun moves on a steep, jug-adorned wall. The crux is a devious, technical section leading to the first bolt (stick clip mandatory), though most will also notice a balancy mantle move just above. Higher, hidden jugs weave through a series of tiered roofs towards the top of the wall.

This outstanding route is characterized by a series of thin cruxes split by good, active rests. The climbing is excellent and sustained throughout, on phenomenal stone.

Hard, technical face climbing typical of the wall leads to the first bolt and a good shake at the obvious break. Relatively easier moves lead to the next break and a taxing rest before the route’s crux — a long reach past the third bolt. This problem can be surmounted with power or guile (or perhaps a huge wingspan), depending on your skillset. Another short boulder problem leads to a small roof capped by a blank headwall. Move slightly right here to find incut, hero jugs that lead to the anchor.

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