Looking down from the Glowering Spot

This is the Glowering Spot, a small ledge about three feet by three feet, tucked back in the corner of the huge dihedral that makes up the upper part of The Nose. On the first ascent of The Nose, Warren Harding apparently broke his hammer near here trying to pound in one of the famous stoveleg pitons, and was in a sour mood. This tiny perch was one of the best places on the climb from which to look straight down and check out the entire route spilling out beneath you, along with over 2000 feet of air.