Pocket of Resistance

This is a great route that starts with a little adventure, which may deter some from roping up and giving it a whirl.  From the relatively comfy hanging belay in the gully bridge the gap onto the the NE face of Rupley Tower B (per STL III).  Enjoy the seams and large flakes that take you through the first several bolts before being deposited onto the upper face for some quintessential Mt. Lemmon edging complete with several pocket moves.  Fancy footwork will help on this one and there are several moves where you really need to trust that sticky rubber.I found the middle 20 feet to be the crux followed by a nice little run to the chains on easier terrain above.It's easy to see why the one gets a little less traffic than the neighboring climbs of Big Pine Towers, all with nice belay areas, but it's well worth the added effort.  I feel certain that if not for the less than ideal belay that third star might be well deserved.    

As you pass Honker at Big Pine Towers on your way toward Crash and Burnham, Trauma

Center, and Border Patrol look left and slightly down for the start of the climb.  You can't miss it as it's a really nice looking face in plain view.

6 bolts to lower off anchors.