A stout little line on a granite inselberg in the forest. Originally I was hoping to boulder this, but the top crux is spooky.

Stick clip the first bolt to keep the rope clear from the initial crux.

Start on obvious underclings below the seam. Complete a technical V8 boulder problem to an excellent side-pull jug, clip your second clip and climb thuggy 11+/12a moves to the third bolt. If gaining the third clip is a challenge it is best to fit a 1 tricam in the seam between second and third bolts, or just suck it up and climb. The top and redpoint crux is a thin V6 to crimps to the a mantle top out, and the two-bolt anchor.

Bring draws for the top anchor (it doesn't have chains/clips). Climbing up the back of the tower provides access to the anchor if TR is needed.

All Along the Watchtower

Power of Seclusion

Vertical to just past vertical arete of the damn obvious boulder as seen from the road.

Start standing with a left arete grip and thin right patina crimp away from the arete. A good foot blob on the arete helps get going. Straight up with thin crimps on the buldge after the arete looses character.

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Routes in Albany Boulders (aka The Egg Forest)