Hey folks. I'm heading out to the tower for the first time this weekend. I would really love to find some hand cracks to play on (I know they are there!). 5.8-5.10b. Thanks.

gonna be hot at the tower this time of year. look into the voluntary climbing closure at the tower. assymbline, walt bailey, durrance, mccarthey west face free variation, soler. these should keep you busy for a few days

The voluntary closure is for the month of June, so it came to an end a few days ago.

It's not exactly a splitter handcrack, but it's über good: Walt Bailey Memorial.

Soler & Assemblyline: wait until mid-morning for the shade to come around.

Any crack in the hand sizes is going to be classic: before there was Indian Creek, there was Devils Tower.

Soler.
along with el crack diablo; a nice half day outing

I'll second Assemblyline and Walt Bailey. Assemblyline especially for those hot afternoons as it stays well-shaded. Link it up with New Wave which throws a bit of face climbing with a sweet handcrack finish. Much better than the regular approach to the assemblyline.

I'll second Belle Fourche. Spectacular setting... use the "WAVE" for a hands down rest just before the big finger crux. TRICKY!

Burning Daylight is a nice variety from thin hands,to hands, to big hands.

Second pitch of One Way Sunset is the best 5.9 handcrack on the Tower. The first pitch is awesome 5.10 fingers for a great combination.