The Epitaph 

FA:  Jonathan & Brian Smoot, 1981 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.10+ [details] Length:  3 pitches, 280 feet, Grade II Views: 182 page views Submitted By: bsmoot on Jun 21, 2009 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Jonathan just past the crux, on the first pitch.

Description 

This was the first route done on the Tombstone Butte. The first pitch is the crux, where some overhanging boulder moves lead to the start of a great hand crack. The 2nd pitch follows the crack as it gets wider to a stance where the angle kicks back. An easy scramble leads to the top...cool summit

Location 

Striking crack system up the North corner of the butte.

Protection 

Standard desert rack with a few extra hand & fist sized cams

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Near the end of the first pitch.