A worthy addition to the moderates of Rushmore. Great "thuggy" climbing on the first pitch to an easier, but still engaging second pitch.  

  1) 5.10+ Climb through the first bulge and up the corner placing great gear. Once to the steepness clip a high bolt off great holds and pull on up passing another bolt and gear to the anchor. good ledge. Great pitch on its own. Gear and 3 bolts 

  2) 5.9+ Traverse delicately left up the small ramp using tiny crystals on the face. Follow a couple bolts passing a black knob and a small ledge until under the right side of a roof, place a piece and pull a bulge. Follow the path of weakness to the top being careful of some loose flakes. Belay up your second and then traverse to the W on easy ground to find the slung rap anchor.  Some decent ride potential, but shouldn't be a problem for anyone climbing the 1st pitch. Gear and 3 bolts. 

  Credit to Hirsch for finding the line and Lais for such a creative name.

Olton's Bulge

Oltons Shoulder 1936 Original Route

Flamingo Drinker

One of Piana's last, hard projects. Ascends the overhanging west arete that can be seen from many vantages. The real crux is working the feet and keeping balance. Would get more stars if the rock was better. First two hangers are missing.

(East Facing) Take the vertical crack, follow the weakness up and left ascending the easiest line to the summit.

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