Type: Trad, 65 ft (20 m)
GPS: 37.2759, -107.86864
FA: AH? an unknown climber, 2/19/2025?
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Shared By: Anus Herder on Mar 10, 2018
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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This was built in 2000 and named after after Dale Rea the first president of Fort Lewis College (1949-1961). He was prominent in moving the college to Durango in 1956.

Are you unsure if you will really pass that final exam? That's how the FAist felt, and he decided to test his luck on this tower to determine if he'd pass his class.... This route follows any of the 4 thin aretes to the top of the tower. Topping out is only half the battle as you will have to downclimb.

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This is the focal point of the campus, the Dale Rea Memorial Clock Tower.

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None, it was done solo. It may be possible to climb with small finger-sized cams/nuts. This goes against ethic.

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