Cerro K'Narlé

Climbs the south-east face of The Sphinx formation through some nice corners cracks and overhangs. "Nice Sierra granite", says Sibylle Hechtel in an old summit registry entry. The route starts with a 3rd class scramble up and right to the base of the Orange Chimney where the real climbing begins. P1 Cross over Orange Chimney, climb 5.10a face, and climb up under arch. P2 45' classic fist crack to horizontal break. P3 Climb face to upper corner. P4 The last pitch goes through a roof at 5.9 and finishes on the Sphinx summit.

Starts left of the Orange Chimney (5.9) and crosses it to access a series of gorgeous hand cracks that will take you to the summit of The Sphinx.

Regular rack