Quasar 

FA:  Alan Watts and Alan Lester, October 11, 1980 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.10a [details] Length:  1 pitch, 75 feet Views: 283 page views Submitted By: pointy on Nov 21, 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

Shirley redpointing Quasar. Just above her (I thi...

Description 

This route lies immediately left of Ground Zero and about 30 feet right of Cruel Sister. Climb juggy rock for about 15 feet to the first gear opportunity. From here follow the finger and hand crack, with the crux coming early on. Most folks stop at the first set of anchors.

Location 

This route lies immediately left of Ground Zero and about 30 feet right of Cruel Sister. The frothy rock that makes up the start of the climb makes it easy to find.

Protection 

Gear to 2.5 inches. Small cams (up to Yellow TCU or Green Alien) are pretty useful.