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Sunny routes in Zion

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Phil Sakievich · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 131

In Zion for the week. Any recommendations for sunny routes? Looking for stuff in the 5 easy to 5.10 range, or aid up to C2.

Kauait · · West is the best. · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 0

Here is a couple fun bones
-V. Equinox
-Tricks of the trade.
But I'm sure it's still wet in the area!! Pls let it dry up!! Before heading up..

Dow Williams · · St. George, Utah; Canmore, AB · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 240
Zion Free Route Climbs
The better routes in Zion in general are in the 5.11 range and more than half of the best free climbing is in the shade. But here is a selection of some worthy multi-pitch sunny routes that I have climbed below 5.11. From West to East. Good luck with your trip.

Immaculate Conception, 5.10, 6 pitches, Right Mary

Theatre Goddess, 5.10, 6 Pitches Right Mary

Mojo Risin, 5.11, 8 Pithces, Johnson Mountain (one 5.11 pitch; afternoon sun)

ACL Arete, 5.10, 10 Pitches, Bridge Mountain (afternoon sun)

Take Back the Rainbow, 5.10, 8 Pitches, Bridge Mountain (afternoon sun)

Iron Messiah, 5.10, 10 Pitches, Spearhead

Coke Explosion, 5.10, 4 Pitches, Cathedral Mountain

Voodoo Rooves, 5.10, 5 Pitches, Cathedral Mountain

Southwest Buttress, 5.10, 3 Pitches, Angels Landing

South Face Diagonal, 5.8, III, Great White Throne

Great Beyond, 5.10, 8 Pitches, Weeping Rock area (afternoon sun)

Cynthia's Hand Job, 5.10, 2 Pitches, Cerberus Gendarme (afternoon sun)

Right Toilet Crack, 5.10, 4 Pitches, Toilet area (some afternoon sun)

Cowboy Bob Goes to Zion, 5.10+, 8 Pitches, East Temple

There is a mixed (bolted/trad) easy route that starts on the very left side of East Temple and goes to the top, circumvent the summit block to the other end, either side and scramble to the summit. Not a good climb, but fun day out in terms of a summit. Illegally established route, so not published. Lot of sun. 5.8 with a little A0.

Led by Sheep, 5.6, 5 Pitches, Aires Butte, more of a scramble than a climb, but good sun

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Southern Utah Deserts
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