Tom Thumbs Tallywag 

FA:  Paul Ross. March 18/2001. (second did not follow) New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad, Aid Consensus:  C1+ [details] Length:  1 pitch, 70 feet Views: 628 page views Submitted By: Paul Ross on Jan 1, 2008 Add Photo  Add Comment

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P.Ross on summit of Tom's Tallywag. It was at this...

Description 

If you want a thrill, this is it. The smallest tower anywhere. One follows nail heads for about 65' up the edge of a steep ridge to the base of the 15' "skinny" tower. A couple of aid moves to reach the summit block (3'X 18"). On the first ascent as Ross stood up on the summit, the whole spire started to sway from its base.... A very quick but careful descent then took place!! Hurry if you want a second ascent.It is advisable not to clip ones rope into any of the nails/piton on the actual tower section as it may cut loose with you on it.

Location 

See Mt. Garfield photo. Located across the canyon from The Fortress and below the other small spire, Bug Eyed Monster.

Protection 

Tie offs, parachute.

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The weird tower up to the left is Bug Eyed Monster...

Ross "nailing" the Ridge to the base of the mini s...