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Routes in The Watchtower
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Dark Matter T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Gray Matter S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Needle Gate S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Night Watch S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Watcher S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Watchmen S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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| Type: | Sport, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 39.2712, -105.12093 |
| FA: | Scott Sills and Janice Harnak |
| Page Views: | 942 total · 11/month |
| Shared By: | Jason Platt on Sep 15, 2019 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Access Issue: Road and Raptor Closures
Details
Per Ross Andrea: Ramparts Range Road is closed December 1.
March 1st-July 31st: Devil's Head Rock, Sin City, & Recovery Wall are closed for raptor protection. The vast majority of the other crags are unaffected by the closure. Please visit:
fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/al… for additional information and maps.
March 1st-July 31st: Devil's Head Rock, Sin City, & Recovery Wall are closed for raptor protection. The vast majority of the other crags are unaffected by the closure. Please visit:
fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/al… for additional information and maps.
Description
This is the gem of the Watchtower. The climbing begins up a short buttress using face holds and the large crack. Layback and crimp to reach the ledge. This low crack needs a combo of power and finesse. From here, work a bit left to get established in the needle's eye. Layback the entire length of this amazing feature to reach the upper arete. Though it may look very challenging from below, there are several surprisingly good holds up high. Work to the apex to clip the chains.
It ascends a very unusual feature with fun sustained climbing. A classic for sure!
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