Iron Worker

This short corner climb can be used as an alternative 1st pitch for West Ridge as it gains the same big ledge. It is short and steep, and I found it somewhat puzzling as well, with the good holds not always obvious (and certainly not marked with chalk, I doubt this route sees much traffic). Overall, despite the interesting and good climbing, the somewhat loose rock and tenuous gear placements did not leave a favorable impression with me. Perhaps with more traffic, it could improve.

Located on the Citadel's west face, Iron Worker is a fairly obvious short corner climb a few hundred feet uphill from the start of West Ridge.

The name of this route got me wondering if protection for this climb is best done with pitons. I didn't notice any obvious pin-scars, but only using wires and cams didn't feel very comfortable. Shallow flaring placements, or awkwardly angled pods for nuts... it all added up to not much confidence.

No fixed gear at the top, but one can walk around on the ledge over to the chain anchors on top of Finger Zinger where a 2-rope rappel hits the ground.