This is what the tower looks like from the hardpan...
Description
This fine tower has different aspects so chasing sun/shade will always be an option. The best view for the "tower" look is at the base of the Red Monster, this shows you it is detached, from the hardpan its tough to tell. This tower has it all, a 5.6 scramble up the back, to a 5.12c mixed route up the front, to a classic 5.9 trad route up the north side. When you get to the top don't forget to take your shot of Tequila and thank James Garrett.
Getting There
It depends what route you are climbing, anyway you cut it the walk can't be more than 10 minutes from the car.
P1. Classic. super fun, atypical Ibex. Really steep with a cool vein to pinch at the start, a dynamic toss up high, after that rely on slab skills to bring you to the 2 bolt anchor. 5.12- Even if you just are looking for single pitch sport routes consider hiking here and doing this pitch.P2. From nice stance climb up the wild wind scoops placing a TCU or two to a really nice ledge and 2 bolt belay, long slings helpful. 5.10aP3. From luxurious led...[more]
I just repeated an excellent mixed (bolts/gear) route on Quartermoon which ascends the far right side (NE corner)for two pitches. It has fixe ring bolts for the anchors. I am not familiar with this route and would love to know its history insofar as FA party, grade given, length, any particulars. We crossed the chasm above the supposed high point. Then we climbed straight up to a ledge, did not see where it may have gone from there, then traversed left to Lunar Power to ascend to the top. Good job on the NE corner route, would love to hear more about it! Thanks
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