Photo of Mark Nelson by Fran Fierst, January 1, 20...
Description
From the end of the Lost Horse Road walk southeast for 1/4 mile or so following a beaten path as you pass numerous rock formations on your left. This climb lies at the base of the hillide you'll walk along and is set amongst boulders making it somewhat hidden. Basically a solo this climbs the north side past some ledgy steps to a small summit. Standing up on it will test your balance especially if windy. If nervous break out the camera and get your "Kodak Courage" going.
Protection
None, so don't fall!
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Definitely a must do before your Josh days are over.It was three or four 5.6 moves once on the ledge for me. The mantle and standing up is the mental crux as the top is sloping downward. Bring a camera.
Short, but also in a field of large talus/boulders that wouldn't be nice to fall on (most pics don't show that). This climb would be rated less than 5.6 if it were located elsewhere.
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