Type: Trad, 130 ft (39 m), 2 pitches
FA: Whitmer & Holden circa 1955
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Shared By: Brian in SLC on Nov 6, 2009
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Classic Pinnacles climbing. On February 17, 1935 Dave Brower, Ralph Brower, George Rockwood and Bill Van Voorhis reached the belay ledge at the top of the first pitch of this route by climbing an oak tree and stepping onto the face. They continued to the top by what is now the second pitch of the Regular Route naming their ascent "Left-hand Traverse." It was the first known climb of the Monolith.

Locate the start, which is the most moderate looking face climbing protected by two lead bolts. The route takes a sharp right, pass another bolt, and turn the steep corner into a belay stance. Fun pitch, with great position.

Ramble up the short and easier second pitch, clipping a couple bolts, enroute to the summit plateau. Anchor is located on the NE corner of the summit boulder.

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Located near the right end of the east face of the Monolith. Walk over to the summit boulder and rappel back to the base from the anchor on the SE side of the boulder (rap lines kinda goes down the direct route). Single 60m rope.

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Three lead bolts on the first pitch to a bolted anchor. Pass two bolts on the second pitch to the summit, which has a bolted anchor.  Its fairly head's up climbing with well spaced bolts.

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