This is a great novelty sport climb up the NW arete of the Killer Pillar.  It follows the heavily featured arete up cobble stones and patina edges.  The rock is very steep, and the crux, a boulder problem through a roof halfway up, packs a lot of exposure.

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The Hundredth Monkey

Wicked Gravity

Bucket Brigade

This is the warm-up on Killer Pillar. It's also quite an excellent climb by it's own merits. It climbs the face on the left side of the Pillar and gets shade most of the day, including afternoon when the rest of the routes have gone into the sun. Good for running laps on at the end of the day.

The only fault with the route is the bolt line sometimes feels a bit forced, with easier climbing off to the left. It also doesn't feel quite as exposed as the other Pillar routes since it stands above a gully, rather than slabs. The crux is at a point maybe 2/3rds of the way up where you must feel around to find the best knobs on a slight overhang.

Wicked Gravity might be the best sport route in the Valley. The rock is aesthetic and its location is very exposed and high off the deck. The climbing is smooth and varied. Big brown cobble stones allow for cool movement. Youll find slopers, jugs, crimps, gastones, heelhooks and drop knees. This route has it all. Try it! Youll have fun

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Routes in Killer Pillar