The Dolmen

The Dolmen is a good route with less signs of travel than the other similar, more classic routes of the area, those being Sooth and

Smoother

. I got 1 cam in behind a flake about 60' up, and that was it for gear, but the rock was solid and predictable, and it was a comfortable "lead" for an otherwise experienced climber. Much like Smooth, it may well be over-graded for difficulty (maybe 5.5-5.6 rather than the given grade of 5.7. At the very least, it is not sustained at the 5.7 grade.

This climb ascends the South Margin of the East Face of the lowest section of the West Ironing Board for ~140'. From there, you can step over and continue on

Smoother

(simul-climb to belay #1) or rap as described under 'protection.'

I placed a singles 1" cam about 20 meters up behind a small flake, and that was it for lead pro.

A very nice horizontal on top takes 1.5-3" cams.

To rap, throw 50' of rope down the back and the rest down the front and simul-rap.