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Tilted Tower East Face Right

5.10b, Trad,  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Jim Beyer, solo
Colorado > Pagosa Springs > Middle Fork Needles

Description

Climb up to tread-bolt-tread. Climb up above second bolt (10a/b) on pockets/layback on the left to 2" to 5" cam pro. Angle right to tread below a bulging arête. Climb the prow of an overhanging arête (10b) on finger pockets past 1 bolt and 2 fixed threads. Then step left on to a ledge. Pull the roof (.6, 3 1/2"-4 1/2" cams) and up to a ledge. Pull the roof on the NE arête (.6/.7 with a bolt). Go up a moderate ridge (3" cam) to the top.

Protection

4 bolts, 6 fixed threads, 1 each cam 1" to 4 1/2", and a second 4 1/2" cam (optional).