Start at the slab leading to the obvious chimney West (climbers right) of the fin that forms Gephart-Dufty (the northernmost part of the pillar).
Climb it to the obvious chimney. Cold shuts after about 30 feet of squeeze chimney. Belay here or continue up the chimney to the another set of shuts (about 8 feet above you after you step right out of the chimney).
The third pitch trends up and left for about 50 feet from here, not really worth doing.
Either rap into the chimney or make one double rope rap outside it to the ground.
Protection
PG pro. Fixed anchors, no fixed gear that I recall.
An interesting route regardless of your ability level. Seems to be the scene of the occasional epic and/or rockfall. The first pitch might not be the best choice for a budding 5.6 leader.
Southern Pillar
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