Approach
From the Lookout stairs, hike around the north side of the Magician Needle and follow the trail along the north side of the ridge across and down to the notch between the Witch and Sorcerer needles. From the Witch / Sorcerer notch, scramble down the gully to the start of the large left' facing dihedral (about 400' ).
Route Description
Pitch 1~ Climb the left' facing dihedral up to the first belay. 5.9 (about 160') Bring extra 3", 3.5", and 4" cams if you want to lace it up.
Pitch 2~ Continue climbing up the corner to the second ledge. Belay there. 5.9 (150' )
Pitch 3~ Climb up the vertical crack, (which turns into a left' facing corner) to the top. 5.8 (165' ) bolted anchor. ~ There is a sloping ledge halfway up the pitch that can be used as an alternate belay.
Essential Gear
Standard Needles rack
1 set of TCU's or Aliens
1 set of cams 1" - 4"
1 set of nuts (#1 - 12)
extra 3", 3.5", 4" cams for pitch 1 (optional)
Descent
Rappel 60' from the chain anchor found at the end of the last pitch then scramble down to the north (4th class).
Miscellaneous Info
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