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If using the 3rd switchback alternative approach to avoid downclimbing the limestone, this is what you see right at the switch back. DON'T GO DOWN AND LEFT. Instead, head up and right to stay close to the cliff.
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George S scrambling up the limestone band at the top of the hike out. It's very straight forward and the rock is clean.
Photo of the yellow headwall you can see when you're just above the correct gully downclimb
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Anna Brown
Jun 9, 2025
“If using the 3rd switchback alternative approach to avoid downclimbing the limestone, this is what you see right at the switch back. DON'T GO DOWN AND LEFT. Instead, head up and right to stay close to the cliff.”  

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George S scrambling up the limestone band at the top of the hike out. It's very straight forward and the rock is clean.
If using the 3rd switchback alternative approach to avoid downclimbing the limestone, this is what you see right at the switch back. DON'T GO DOWN AND LEFT. Instead, head up and right to stay close to the cliff.
Photo of the yellow headwall you can see when you're just above the correct gully downclimb
The limestone band used for the Torreon approach/exit. It's straight forward 5.easy climbing.
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