Aptly named. Invictus is Latin for "invincible". It is also the name of a poem by William Ernest Henley (1849-1903).InvictusOut of the night that covers me Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.

 In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed.

 Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

 It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.This route is the business... The start requires severalmany, un/poorly protected, delicate moves, and the landing zone is userunfriendly - think "broken ankles/tibia, hence the R. After surmounting the initial difficulties, a generously proportioned, ledge provides the traveler with a welcomed respite prior to attacking the classic fist/hand crack that merits this one the 3 stars.

Invictus

Fracture Line

Pee Wee Pillar

Climb the low angled pillar past two bolts and a medium cam placement to reach the summit and a single glued in ring. Rap from the top back to the base or off the back side to access other fun routes.

Climb the brownish-black stained fracture with very accommodating pockets.  The crux is just off the deck at the first bolt. Rappel from a two bolt anchor with quick links. This route can be done without the cam it is just a little runout in the middle. See the Granite Dells Climbing Guide to get more info on other climbs in the area.

This are is in a wide ravine just after the tunnel along the Grotto Trail. The bolted "Pee Wee Pillar" is the main feature that identifies the area. All other routes are up behind the pillar and can be accessed by skirting the pillar on the right.

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Routes in Dry Gulch