This cormation is not in the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Published December 2025 Dessert Tower is the lowest named formation on Monte Verita’s southeast ridge. This formation is discussed in the 1963 AAJ article by Dan Davis, Seven Pinnacles on Verita Ridge, Vol. 13, Issue 2. Davis made the first ascents. USGS Warbonnet … Continue reading
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Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 188 of the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Published December 2025 Tilted Slab Pinnacle is located on Monte Verita’s northwest ridge just west of Damocles. The first ascent was by Lyman Dye in 1971. His convoluted route is set out in detail in the … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this formation is on Pages 186-188 of the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Published December 2025 Perforated Pinnacle is the lower, northernmost summit of Monte Verita’s three summits. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 188 of the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Published December 2025 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located on the northwest ridge of Monte Verita, southeast of Damocles. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 190 of the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Published December 2025 Silicon Tower is located on the southeast ridge of Cirque Lake Peak, just above the Cirque Lake Peak/Monte Verita col. USGS Warbonnet Peak … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this formation is on Page 190 of the book. Elevation and prominence figures are based on recent LiDAR measurements. Published December 2025 Lions Head is located is located on Cirque Lake Peak’s southeast ridge between Cirque Lake Tower and Silicon Tower. There are two alternative names that have been used Jophys Ear and Bluebonnet Tower. … Continue reading