This route climbs the right side of the west face of the Obelisk (it's the dashed line in the picture).  A nice fat bolt has taken the place of a nest of knifeblades which once protected the crux. The start is a bit bouldery, with an unprotected mantel onto a sloping ledge, but it's not too hard.

The route ends with typical grainy Josh slab, and I was happy I took the time to sling the chickenhead above the 2nd bolt.

Short route, fun moves - definitely worth doing.

The Red Obelisk (aka Boogers on a Lampshade)

Red Obelisk Arete

Work up the lower-angled starting portion of the arete using a thin seam to gain the left side of a sloping ledge and the first bolt then glide up the steep arete above using a combination of balance and power. It eases off midway but the bolt spacing is a little further towards the top.

Originally done as a top-rope problem that was later bolted by visiting climbers.

Description

Protection

Routes in The Red Obelisk