Much Ado About Nothing 

FA:  Chuck Buzzard 1982 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.10d [details] Length:  1 pitch, 100 feet Views: 383 page views Submitted By: Bryson Slothower on Apr 5, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Seasonal raptor closure at Monument Area MORE INFO >>> Rock climbing is not allowed 1/4 mile either side of the Monument due to a nesting pair of Golden Eagles. The birds are using Staender Ridge as a perch therefore it is also within the closure area. The trail which is on the backside of the Monument is open to through traffic, but hiking is not allowed around the cliff faces. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Much ado

Description 

Great crack climbing followed by an exciting roof make this a highly memorable climb.

Start in a obvious crack just left of a flat face and right of a bolted column. Climb pleasant 5.9 hands with face holds up to a two bolt anchor with green chains...but don't stop there.
Clip the anchor and work up and into the roof above. Climb a finger crack through the roof to a nice ledge above with a bolted anchor. Best to belay from above and rap off.

Location 

Lower Gorge, East Columns, Shakespeare Cliff, look for the roof with green chains below it.

Protection 

rack from .5" - 3"