Aside from Cleveland's Superpin route, 8 years prior, there had not been another 5.11 lead achieved in the Needles before this ascent. The free ascent of End Pin was to follow a month later (which has now settled at 10+). 

  The route takes a crystal trough protected by three spaced bolts. Bringing supplemental gear is nearly futile. Get the first bolt clipped by stemming off of the boulder then start off the ground. The crux is in the first 10-15'. Sustained 5.9+/10- climbing the rest of the way. 

  Excellent rock, bold run-outs, and historical significance make this a backcountry classic!  

  All star drive bolts have been replaced as of 2017.

Mickey Mouse

This unassuming summit is among the short list of hardest spires in the Hills. Tucked away in a gully in the backcountry, this bold treasure was a landmark ascent in Needles history.

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Routes in Mickey Mouse