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Description
This is short, kinda silly, and the climbing is not particularly memorable. However, the approach is a nice hike, with great views, the glade/meadow where this feature is located is a very cute little spot, and the feature itself is a ridiculous shape; a penguin with a blindfold. Maybe it's a labrador puppy. it's very friendly anyway.Approach by hiking up a ledge/stratum from your car. Up and up and up, until you summit the highest point of the ridge. Then contour down (north) and around to enter the penguin's garden.The route begins up a short crack. This is allegedly 5.5, in Bjornstad's book. Hmmmm. You can avoid this by a runout face bit to the right; much more pleasant. I chose the wide crack, and struggled. The final short face is steep, ledgy and fun. See how far you dare step out onto the penguin's bill...Enjoy.
Note: This tower is located here: 38°51'17.6"N 109°43'49.5"W
The 2 mile trailhead is near Sunshine Wall but this climb is not on the same wall as the others listed. The tower sits amid a complex plateau above the main tier. The trailhead begins to the west of the main wall and slowly ascends a ramp system atop the main wall which opens out onto this plateau.
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Protection
A handful of quickdraws and a couple 4 to 5-inch cams for the start.
Routes in Sunshine Wall Routes
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