First time to Zion
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So I'm visiting Zion Nat. Park this week, for the first time ever. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for routes in the 5.9s to 5.10+ range. I really want to get on The Headache. I lead trad in the 5.10 range. My partner and I dont have enough gear to aid climb, so that narrows things down. |
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For cragging, I liked the Cerebrus area. Easy approach, good cracks. |
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I'll second Cerebrus area. Squeeze Play was my favorite route of the 9's and easy 10's there. I also recommend Ashtar Command on Ataxia Tower as a good into, 2 pitches of 5.9 with a 5 minute approach and it gets good afternoon shade. |
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Iron Messiah is a great route if you like chimneys.. |
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KeithS wrote:Iron Messiah is a great route if you like chimneys..+1 Iron Messiah |
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Awesome! Thank you the feedback. I'll check those out. |
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Here are a few others in your grade range I recommend (means I like them better than average)....Headache and Iron Messiah are the two to start with....for the most part, they are the easiest and safest multi-pitch starter routes in Zion. |
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It's raining in the park now. Stay off the rock until it has had atleast 2 days to dry in the sun please! Sandstone weakens when wet. I know that this is your vacation, but it is both dangerous and destructive to climb when wet! |
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Thank you very much Dow Williams! Sam, i wont be climbing until Wedsnesday, let me know if you think the rock should be waited longer. |
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+1 for Iron Massiah. Get good beta for the last pitch and the raps. It may not be obvious. |
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Hey Rich |
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Right toilet bowl crack at temple of zinewava is a nice 5.9+ / 5.10 multip. With no approach |
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Hey speaking of Zion stuff, where are the best moderate aid routes for the month of JUNE? I;ve got a Malasian pal coming in who wants to do a wall and I'm not sure on the particular aspects that time of year. What about Touchstone? |
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Tony B wrote:Hey speaking of Zion stuff, where are the best moderate aid routes for the month of JUNE? I;ve got a Malasian pal coming in who wants to do a wall and I'm not sure on the particular aspects that time of year. What about Touchstone?Prodigal Sun goes into shade about noontime and is shaded for rest of day. Great route and can be done in a day. |
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jackkelly00 wrote: Prodigal Sun goes into shade about noontime and is shaded for rest of day. Great route and can be done in a day.Unfortunately, that's one I've done and I try not to repeat routes. But now I know that's the AM sunny side... Any other ideas? Say... What hours does Shune's get sun in early June? |
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Thanks for all the recommendations. I ended up climbing, The Headache, Ashtar Command, Iron messiah, Squeeze play, and Cynthia's Hand Job. Wow is all I can say. Such an amazing and beautiful place! Cheers all! |
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Thanks for all the recommendations. I ended up climbing, The Headache, Ashtar Command, Iron messiah, Squeeze play, and Cynthia's Hand Job. Wow is all I can say. Such an amazing and beautiful place! Cheers all! |
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Cool! Did I.M. get any sun this time of year? What hours? |
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Hey Tony, |