The Guides' Crack

Any guide who is a climber and who has worked in this canyon has surely looked at this crack. The rock is actually quite good, and the climbing is varied and engaging. The thin start is likely the technical crux, but some steep thin hands jamming in the zig-zag crack up high offers a stimulating finish. Expect a little sugary rock, but overall this route is safe, with good protection, and better than I had expected.

Prominent crack directly up the prow that stands above the south end of the arch. In order to approach, it is recommended to take the route to the alternate rappel and hike out to the top of the turret with a static line. Wrap the whole sugary summit as an anchor, then take the alternate rappel in and climb out.

Doubles from less-than-tips to #3 Camalot, and a single #4