Pull and step on soft Gold Butte sandstone to a slot at half height. Style, or thrutch, through the slot to a testy foot traverse. Easier climbing leads to the anchor.

Scales

Diablo Dihedral

Graham Crackers

Still Hung Over

Juniper

Can Do

Mo’s Crack

Mindbender

Prophet

Pull and step on soft Gold Butte sandstone to a short, right-facing dihedral. Surmount it, and head up a chossy crack to a two bolt anchor with 'biners.

Step and pull on soft, overhanging Gold Butte sandstone huecos through a final bulge. Traverse left on a ramp to finish with the top of the same chossy crack as on

Mindbender

. This is a steeper, softer, harder, cooler version of

Hero Loop

. One could hope that it will clean up with traffic; but realistically, I doubt it, and maybe that's part of its attraction.

Description

Location

Protection

Routes in West Side - Lower Buttress