Brother Bill's Great Thrill
5.10 trad · 80 ft · ★★☆☆
Route 7 of 10 from left to right on Rose Tower, with Gypsy Davey on its left and Olive Oil on its right. Rose Tower has 10 routes, from 5.6 PG13 to 5.10b; 1 is harder, and 1 other is the same grade.
First ascent: FA Unknown, FRA Matt Kuehl, Jason Molina, Jan 2012
Hikes, approaches and descents
- Fastest Juniper Approach — Class 2
Access
The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.
Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.
More routes on Rose Tower
- Rose Tower - Original Route 5.7
- Gypsy Davey 5.9
- Olive Oil 5.7
- Homeopathy 5.10+
- Canola Crack - Left 5.7+
- Jaws II 5.10b
- One-Armed Bandit 5.7
- Canola Crack - Right 5.7
- Questionable Foundation 5.6 PG13