Cool, low-angle chert climb to the top.  5.9 to the midpoint anchor (stop here on your way down if climbing with a 60m).

The Anti-Mullet

Smelling the Rose

Climb the ever steepening tower on very unique chert, sharp edges, and fossilized rock up to a rap anchor/midway station (5.8ish). From here follow the line of bolts on the right (left bolted line goes at .11c) up into the exposed steepness, and a short edgy crux before making the chains just shy of the summit (.10b). The towers summit is a bit chossy, but you can soak in some beautiful views & wild exposure while on the very small summit plateau.

The Northwest Face of the Phalanx of Will holds some super long moderates from 5.7 up to 5.11 on wild limestone with chert and coral nodules abound. Many of the routes feel adventurous and can take you to the top of the tower for an incredible view of this remote area!

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Routes in Northwest Face