One of the great chapters of Phoenix climbing history was written here. Marshall Gud (aka Marshall Good) felt that commoners should tandem rappel or "slush" down a 5th class chimney rather than conduct a standard rappel off fixed anchors. Bolt choppin etc as the "great war" with the Bandito's erupted. Finally a single bolt remained and lasted for those who wish to use the standard method of descent to the base until closing of the entire mountain.
My own little anecdote involves a good friend Steve Zich that I conned into climbing R&B his last day in Phoenix hours before his flight. Finishing the route and arriving back at the truck we found ourselves crushed for time. I drove from the east side parking area to Terminal 2 at Sky Harbor in 42 minutes (pre 101 freeway etc). The plane sadly had pushed back 2 minutes prior to us reaching the check in counter. Alas, he bivyied once more day at my house...
North summit area
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