This route gets an extra star for the unique formation that you climb. The climbing is nothing special, but it is a good warm-up with exposure. Follow the sunny side of the formation until you angle to the right near the top.
Did this route for the first time today and noticed that it had bolts on the right face (east). Did seem like I needed them when I lead the route. What are they for? Can you climb the right face, how hard is it?
As is common up the Poudre, some new routes follow what where old routes, and I've been told the right face bolts are from an old aid route.
By mattnorville From: Fort Collins, CO Nov 1, 2007 rating: 5.10a
The Scepter is a fun route with plenty of protection. All falls look fairly clean (I say "look" because I did not take any that day) and all the bolts are good.
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