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Tombstone

Submitted By: Andrew Gram on Sep 16, 2003
Administrators: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard
Latitude: 38.6852  Longitude: -109.9169 
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BETA PHOTO: The Tombstone from Cenotaph Spire


Description 

The Tombstone is the tall towerlike mesa you can see for miles as you approach this area.


Getting There 

The road approaching the Lost World Butte area passes right next to this formation. Maximum 2 minute approach to any of the routes.



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Paul Ross on Pitch 3 first ascent of Rigor Mortis III.5.7. C3. Photo. Ross collection.

Rigor Mortis 5.7 C2  UT : Moab Area : Tombstone
The climb is located on the southern end of the Tombstone, about 300' left of The Gift. 3 minute walk from the parking area. P1. Climb a left facing groove/crack to a large ledge. Bolt belay 60' 5.7 P2. Enter the groove system via a short overhanging section with a very thin crack. Pass one bolt to more thin crack and follow this to a good ledge and a bolt belay. 85' C2P3. On the right wall of the big corner follow the 1/2" to 1 1/2" crack with ...[more]


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Tombstone from the east

BETA PHOTO: Tombstone from the east

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