Anubis Tower 

FA:  Paul Ross. Jim Howe .Layne Potter. (Var Leads) 8th March 2007.with assistance on first attempt Matt Jennings. New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad, Aid Consensus:  5.10+ C2 [details] Length:  3 pitches, 200 feet, Grade III Views: 244 page views Submitted By: Paul Ross on Mar 20, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Paul Ross On First Pitch Anubis Tower

Description 

When the top of the ridge is reached traverse left below tower and approach from the west into the gap between the tower and upper mesa.The rock improves as one gains height. P1)An aid move to start then 5.7 for 20'to the gap. (Here one can belay on a bolt)Aid with cams and bolts up and around to the east face ,continue up to a roof then left to double anchors below large crack system. 90'5.8 C2. P2)Follow the cracks and exit left to good ledge on top of the Anubis head 60' 5.7. P3)Move left along the ledge and difficult climbing up cracks and groove to summit. (some of this could be aided) 50'5.10+ Descent ... Rap from double anchors.

Location 

See description to tower on area location.

Protection 

One #6 friends 2 #5 ,2 #4 2#3.5, 3 #3 3 #2 2#2.5 2#1, 2#1.5 and selection of smaller cams.Two 200' ropes.

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Layne following First Pitch Anubis Tower	Layne on Pitch 3 Anubis tower.	Jim Howe leading the 5.10+ pitch 3 Anubis Tower
Paul and Jim on the summit of Anubis Tower .. The ...	First Pitch	first pitch