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Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Oct 18, 2022 by Amy G
Another topo with a different orientation. Park at the Garden of Eden lot and hike to the left of the Owl. This line skips the actual summit if you want to pass on that.
Another topo with a different orientation. Park…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Mar 22, 2021 by Tim Stich
Sunset reflection
Sunset reflection
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Mar 18, 2021 by justino
Transitioning from the down climb after the crux to the rappel ledge. Decent exposure to climber's right.
Transitioning from the down climb after the cru…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 30, 2020 by A Johnston
First Rappel. By Nancy Turner with permission.
First Rappel. By Nancy Turner with permission.
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 30, 2020 by David A. Turner
Heading to the second rappel. Photo by Nancy Turner, with permission.
Heading to the second rappel. Photo by Nancy Tu…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 29, 2020 by David A. Turner
First rappel.
First rappel.
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 29, 2020 by David A. Turner
final rappel
final rappel
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 17, 2020 by cascadian dirtbag
Going through the first valley
Going through the first valley
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 17, 2020 by cascadian dirtbag
Astrida walking up the rib out of the beginning rubble filled canyon
Astrida walking up the rib out of the beginning…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Aug 29, 2020 by BJ Zierolf
From the top over looking the first rappel and the slot you take out.
From the top over looking the first rappel and…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Aug 29, 2020 by BJ Zierolf
This is the final descent canyon. As you come down off the summit go to the left of the obvious tower. Once in the canyon you'll pass through a lightly vegetated area before reaching the final rap station.
This is the final descent canyon. As you come d…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Mar 22, 2020 by Greg Pierce
Summit!
Summit!
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Oct 3, 2019 by Alexis Bombardo
2nd rap!
2nd rap!
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Aug 13, 2019 by Pip Pingley
summit photo!
summit photo!
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Aug 13, 2019 by Pip Pingley
The final rap
The final rap
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Aug 3, 2019 by Greg Pierce
First Rappel - from the bottom
First Rappel - from the bottom
● Jun 14, 2019 by Kevin Anderson
Bench Mark
Bench Mark
● Jun 14, 2019 by Kevin Anderson
First Rappel
First Rappel
● Jun 14, 2019 by Kevin Anderson
First Rappel
First Rappel
● Jun 14, 2019 by Kevin Anderson
Final Rappel
Final Rappel
● Jun 14, 2019 by Kevin Anderson
Friend rapping in on the first.
Friend rapping in on the first.
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Apr 5, 2019 by Matt Gowie
Sand Valley
Sand Valley
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Dec 27, 2018 by Thomas Holmes
This photo shows the new location of the anchor, which is made up of three half inch plated sleeve bolts, and chains. The park asks that any old anchors that need updating are replaced with stainless or Superior metal. Bummer this new rig is not.
This photo shows the new location of the anchor…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Dec 27, 2018 by Thomas Holmes
Summit.
Summit.
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Dec 27, 2018 by Thomas Holmes
Mike, setting up the first rap.
Mike, setting up the first rap.
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Dec 27, 2018 by Thomas Holmes
Crux headwall
Crux headwall
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Jun 7, 2018 by J Smith
Summit of Elephant Butte
Summit of Elephant Butte
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Jun 7, 2018 by J Smith
West Fins Route - First Rappel
West Fins Route - First Rappel
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Jun 7, 2018 by J Smith
Down the canyon marked 'view' on the toppo. Another great spot at the end too. Not to be missed while doing this route.
Down the canyon marked 'view' on the toppo. Ano…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Mar 20, 2018 by Greg Kosinski
Taking a beginner to the summit. Not a bad day out.
Taking a beginner to the summit. Not a bad day…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Jul 20, 2017 by Greg Kosinski
Coming down the second and final rap. October 2012
Coming down the second and final rap. October 2012
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Dec 14, 2016 by Curtis Tripp
Summit view southeast to the La Sals. October 2012
Summit view southeast to the La Sals. October 2012
● Dec 14, 2016 by Curtis Tripp
Starting down the first rap. October 2012
Starting down the first rap. October 2012
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Dec 14, 2016 by Curtis Tripp
yee ha
yee ha
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 9, 2016 by CTdave
7' headwall crux with anchor cord as of 10-28-16. (Did it in Chocko sandals, so not too bad.)
7' headwall crux with anchor cord as of 10-…
Standard (W Fins) (5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a)
● Nov 1, 2016 by Howard
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