A small way trail leads to the base of a large rock section of the southeast ridge at 3700 ft. Bear right (east) around these rocks and follow the ridgeline until force right (north) by prominent gendarmes. Contour closely along the based of the gendarmes and arrive at the bowl at the base of Shield Wall. The climb starts on climbers left of the wall. Climb seven pitches to reach the top of the Shield Wall, then two rappels and an additional 2-3 pitches to reach the summit.

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