Mandala

Mandala is B in the topo. You will need precision and harmony of movement to unlock the secrets of this climb…much like the harmony of flavors found in the Mandala Anejo tequila, it will provide a unifying and otherworldly finish. Gear: 12 quickdraws, singles rack from 0.4 -3 (an extra 3 can be useful but not necessary).

Pitch 1: 10 meters (30’), gear, 5.0. This is perhaps best soloed with easy climbing up the dihedral to Buddha’s alcove of serenity.

Pitch 2: 35 meters (115’), 11 bolts + gear (1x #0.4-#3 Camalots an extra #3 can really sew it up), 5.11-. This is a stellar pitch with a few stems down low against the opposing wall, and then kick off into very intricate climbing on thin edges and crystals along the closed seam until the crack yields to hands and fingers with an adventure-y finish on gear. Belay on the edge of the south face next to Buddha’s lounge chair, and take in the amazing views. (Note: the crack climbing is ~5.8ish.)

Pitch 3: 25 meters (80’), 11 bolts, 5.10 a/b. Climb up and left along the dike to an overlap, and layback around and over the overlap to some delicate slab paddling that gradually eases in difficulty.

Gear: 12 quickdraws, a singles rack from 0.4 -3 (an extra 3 can be useful but not necessary), and a 70 meter rope.

Descent: rappel the route.

Bolts and gear.