Varnishing Fact

5.9+ trad · 100 ft · ★★★☆

Route 38 of 46 from left to right on Brass Wall, with Shifting Narratives on its left and Varnishing Point on its right. Brass Wall has 46 routes, from 5.4 to 5.12a PG13; 23 are harder, and 1 other is the same grade.

Description

A way to take the climbs that end at the varnishing point pillar up to a nice ledge above brass wall - the same spot where alternative facts ends and the super s begins. It starts with some in your face offwidth and quickly eases up, ending with a great hand crack.

Location

Starts at the top of the 2nd pitch of varnishing point

Protection

standard rack. A 5 is nice but not necessary

Access

Timed-entry reservation required to enter the Scenic Drive October to May.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone is fragile when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt.

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