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Description
Two routes head up the smaller formation immediately opposite of the start of the "
Long Dong Wall
route". This "Crack of Noon Tower" is for those who get scooped on the Kissing Couple because they got the "gentlemen of leisure" start!
The climber's left is supposedly easier than the chimney on the right. I won't spoil the adventure for you. The "Crack of Noon Route" on the climber's left is of a fair quality for the Monument with a few good sections. I have not climbed the "Right Route," but Mack and his (brother?) reported it to be fairly sustained and scary. On the FA, James and Mack were forced to simul-rappel off the top putting the finishing brush strokes on a true quality desert adventure that left the least amount of impact as possible. It has been rumored that there were anchors placed by an unknown party at a later date.
The line in green on the beta photo looks to be an excellent fistjam adventure long and sustained. It is probably undone, unless Matt L. or one of the countless other hardmen around here scooped her up.
Protection
Save a few fist or big hands pieces for the top of "Crack of Noon Route."