The Altar of Impermanence

A chossy yet safe alternative to its traditional neighbor, this two “pitch” spiritual monument was erected by an army of peasants equipped with hand drills and heavy hammers. For the Johnny Bravos out there, this route can be climbed as a single pitch; best by avoiding clipping the first two bolts and anchor.P1: Two bolts up the slab to a belay on the left side of the ledge. (5.4)P2: Ten bolts through a variety of climbing styles and sustained difficulty. Extending the first bolt with an alpine draw will keep you safe and eliminate any rope drag. A top belay and summit picnic finish this pitch best. (5.10)Descent: Rap once with a 70 meter rope or twice with a 60. Tie knots for either.

East face. See the Sundial area description for the tower location.

60M rope, 70 preferred. 10-12 draws, alpine draws help.