This is a corner system (yes - an actual corner/crack at RRCOS) on the left side of the face. Head straight up to first bolt, then work your way into the corner system from left hand side up past third bolt to small ledge. Proceed straight up as slab tapers off to anchors.

The Rose

Pockets a' Plenty

Jason's Argonaut

This line has an interesting combination of face climbing, pockets, and ledges. Climb up and past first bolt using the flare/flake. The move up and past 2nd and 3rd bolts can be direct using pockets and good footwork or by climbing on left side which is easier. Once you reach the first ledge, climb is straightforward to final ledge below two huge pockets under the anchor.

This route is the middle of the three at Whale's Tail.  Climb up easy ledges to the first clip.  Right after the second bolt is the crux, smear and shift your weight and body (with your right hand in a nice undercling) over to the left with a crimper for your hand. This is a long reach.  After this move, cruise over 5.7/.8 terrain to the two bolt anchors.  This route seems soft for the grade and easier than the route to the right.

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Routes in Whale's Tail