Potato Chip Route (Regular Route)

Although this route is only about 150' long, it is best to split it into three short pitches. The route starts on the west side of the Potato Chip.

P1: Climb a rotten gully up under the north face of the Potato Chip. This pitch is unpleasant but not difficult (class 4). Belay at a tree below an obvious diagonal crack.

P2: Ascend the Spud Nordwand via the diagonal crack! This crack overhangs slightly and varies a lot in width over its 50' length. There is one wide section which fortunately does not last long. The crux is near the top where the crack narrows down to thin hands/fingers. Belay on the west ridge where the crack ends.

P3: Traverse out onto the south face, then head straight up to a belay on top (5.9). This is the only pitch that is not well protected, but I do not remember it being very scary. Alternatively, you can head directly up the west ridge (10a S).

Scramble off to the east (you may want to keep the rope on for a move or two).

Standard rack to #3 Camalot