Type: Trad, 1300 ft (394 m), 10 pitches, Grade IV
FA: Dave Jones & Conrad Anker, May 1992
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Shared By: bsmoot on Mar 4, 2008
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C

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Description Suggest change

Starts in a 7" crack & follows various sizes of cracks, face & chimney climbing to the top in 10 pitches. There is a good ledge (bivy) at mid height. This is an outstanding route, with some sporty face climbing. Topo available at visitors center.

Probably the best route on The Watchman.

Descent: Hike off or rap route with two ropes.

Location Suggest change

Starts at the left third of the West face of The Watchman, in the 2nd major crack system left of a prominent, left-facing corner. See
The Vigil, photo - Dave Jones .

Protection Suggest change

  • One set of R.P's & nuts to 1"
  • Three to four sets of cams to #5 camalot
  • Two extra #3 & #4 friends
  • Optional #6 camalot

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