This is a fun, albeit harder, adventurous alternative to the summit of the Wolcott Spire.

A good nut can protect the lower 15' bouldery face climb start (5.9+/5.10a) to the ledge/undercling 20' off the ground. Get good pro (cams) in the cracks under the roof/undercling, and traverse right to the obvious weakness in the north face. Two cam placements and a few 5.9 overhang moves will put you onto the last 15' of the original Corkscrew Route to the summit. Be careful what you pull on and check every hold. There are some loose blocks/holds in the 5.9 crack on the upper face.

The descent is via a rappel down the north face.

North Face

Corkscrew Ascent

The route goes clockwise to almost a full 360 degrees to the summit. It's a fun way to summit. Rope drag can be an issue. so keep the rope loose. The rock is of poor quality, but it is a fun adventure off of I-70.

Description

Protection

Routes in Wolcott Spire