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Standing on the duck's bill. "The Fire Hydrant" i...
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This excellent line is one of the best easy pitches in the Sandias, and with a killer summit to boot!
Begin on the NE side of the tower, below a beautiful red dihedral. Jam the stellar corner (mostly hands) for 60 feet with perfect pro. When the corner peters out, traverse right a few feet to easier ground and corkscrew up to the summit.
There is no fixed gear on the summit, but its easy to scramble down the S side of the pillar.
Did this the other day. Super cool and right by the trail. Don't bother bringing anything small. #1 - #3 Camalots would be nice. Maybe 2 #3 if you want to sew it up. Don't bother with a #4. Good rock except for the loose stuff.
Donald Duck
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