For those looking for a bit more at the end of their day on the Mace. It is possible to toprope the crack below the eyebolts on the second rappel (the one reaching the ground). It has been led, but that seems less-than-ideal as it has lots of loose rock and fragile flake. However, the moves themselves are fun: the crux is thought-provoking seam/stem. Apparently there is a second pitch to the top of the tower. Any info?
Location
Last rappel as you descend the Original Route.
Protection
Toprope from huge eyebolts (don't belay through the bolts - use slings & your own carabiners!)
Hello all - Actually Scott Baxter, Ross Hardwick and myself did the first lead ascents,all free climbed,of both piches of what we called the "Rappel Route" on The Mace back in the mid 70's. The route pretty much went directly up where you rappel down. If memory serves me correctlty we rated the route 10+.
Now that you ring my memory, I believe I have mixed up Wind Sand and Stars which is the FFA of Tim and Bobbi I am thinking about. It's the thin stuff to the left of the rap route.
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