Dark of the Moon climbs the east-most, nicely bolted route from the base of the last pitch of Western Grebe. Solid slabbing, probably one of the best on the Peelers. Thanks to Tenesmus for helping me correct and properly document this area.
Protection
8 draws for the route, and a small piece or two for the beginning. 2 60 meter ropes for the rappel.
Just did Western Grebe to Fools Paradise to what I thought was Dark of the Moon. I've heard the topo in the Ruckman guide mislabeles it and it felt that way. It's a hard area to draw a topo for - with all the broken ledges. Don't know about the grade either. It seemed about right, but the pitches to get to it seemed soft. This was the best route we did, and I'd imagine one of the best on the Peeler. Kudos to Scott and Chris for putting in lots of bolts. I assume it was done on lead.
This puts it at 8 bolts long with lots of long runners to keep drag down.
This route was put up by Scott Keller and Chris Begue and is the best protected 5.10 slab in the canyon. If it were in Green A it would be done every day it was dry and not scorching hot.
By triznuty From: Murray, UT Oct 25, 2007 rating: 5.10c
What an experience to do this climb in the Light of the Moon. The knobs and chickenheads are amazing.
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