Starts on the Eastish side of the boulder (the side closest to the trail) Sit down start on the slopers and follow the terribly slopy lip to the right and top out on the arete.

The Lip Traverse

Challenging the Guardian

Nubbins

There are actually two routes right here. they start on the northeastish corner just to the right of the arete. One variation trends a little left and one variation trends a little to the right. Both however start through a set of underclings that lead to a really bad crimp you can match on before you head up to the large toothy looking and gastony jug. top out up slabby arete.

Located on the southish side of the boulder. there are a few flaky underclings to start on. Be easy on them because it is a little chossy. Tall problem but pretty easy just keep your head on and look around.

On the westish side of the boulder. Scan the boulder for the obvious nub that sticks out from the rock. Start just below it through some weird moves and eventually mantle onto the ramp and top out.

This is the most obvious boulder right off the trail as you approach the woods from the main trail. It is shaped like an A and gets the guardian name from a hiker who, after his daughter asked him what he were doing he simply replied "Honey, they are challenging the guardian."

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Routes in Guardian Boulder (AKA A-frame boulder)