The Gold Standard

The

Gold Standard

and

Seamstress

stand as bookends to the main face of Voyager Rock, the first being at the far right end and the latter at the far left.

The Gold Standard climbs one pitch up a steep face with patches of gold patina. For the most part the holds are the edges of the patina. It will remind you of the road side of Pywiak Dome in Tuolumne Meadows, but it's steeper and harder than anything on that face.

About a half dozen bolts lead up progressively harder moves to a two bolt anchor. This is the only route I've done that doesn't go to the top of something. We simply pushed it as far as we could go. Obviously the crux lies above.

This would be a four star climb if it had a little more variety. But if you like crimping thin holds on a steep face in idyllic surroundings this one's for you.

Best done in the afternoon shade. The FA was done on crisp September days.

From the center of the face, below the route

By Jupiter, There Are Rings Around Uranus

an obvious system of hike-able ledges leads right, gradually increasing in height  from the base. When you arrive at a large step you'll be under the route, obvious by its bolts.

About a half dozen bolts to a two bolt anchor.