Difficult/awkward movement through the lower half of the crack system leads to an awesome stem box and series of bulges. Lots of options for gear placement, get creative.

Puppy Pedder

Doberman Digiter

Dogleg Arete

Basset Flounder

Rattletrap

Where Beagles Dare

Coyote Crack

Climb the right leaning crack and groove system that is closest to the arete.

Descent:

Walk off right.

What this route lacks in length, it more than makes up for in quality, exciting climbing. Start in a short left facing corner, moving up and right around the bulge onto the face (crux). From here enjoy the fine right leaning finger/hand crack up to the ledge below the massive detached block. You will now be rewarded with a secure, thrilling, well protected hand traverse left.

Descent:

Rappel from chains

This route is a series of difficult moves interspersed by decent stances.  With the crux coming at the 5th bolt, involving a friction move.

Good crack and juggy terrain, a few roofs, and a tricky crux up top. Steep route, and a key foothold in the crux will make it easier. After gaining the ledge, continue up and right to the chains atop Dogleg Arete. Surprisingly good solid rock, considering it looks like a lot of loose blocks.

Descent:

Rappel from chains.

Start in about the middle of the face and climb up some easy terrain to the left of some bushes growing out of a crack. Use the left facing corner with nice crack, up over some large flakes and ledges, and finish up the middle of the face. The gear in the last 20' is sparse, but there. Horizontal placements, so you don't see them until you are in front of them.

This route has probably seen very, very few ascents over the years. Use caution in what you yank on.

Descent:

Walk off right.

Long left facing dihedral with a prominent roof on top. Mostly finger crack climbing, with occasional face holds here and there. After upper roof, climb up and right to the chains on the massive detached block, or finish up easier, yet runout, 5.7 terrain to the top.

Note: There is a sketchy looking block as you move left out of the dihedral under the roof. I pried at it with a pry bar, and couldn't move it, but as always, use caution!

Descent:

Rappel from chains

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