Zodiac 5.8+ R
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| Type: | Trad, 1 pitch, 200 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.8+ [details] |
| FA: | Buddy Price, Doc Bayne, 1977 |
| Submitted By: | jeffinatlanta on Jan 8, 2007 |
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Jp on the upper section of Zodiac
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Description This lesser climbed route at the South Face deserves mention, not only because the FA party included the late, great Doc Bayne, But it also packs quite a punch in the first 40 ft. or so with a long, scary runout on 5.8+.
Location Climb up to Sentry Box Ledge, then start a few feet to the right of Gemini Crack on a fairly steep slab. Climb straight up the slab to a point where where you can finally get something in, then wander to the top on somewhat easier ground.
Protection I gave this route an R because of the first 40ft., but the protection gets a little better after that first pro placement. Take some smaller stuff.
Jp starting up Zodiac with Elena at belay.
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Jp finishing up the 8+ R section with Elena belayi...
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By Danny Inman
From: Arvada
Apr 1, 2007
| This is a great climb that has a bit of everything. I agree the first 40 feet or so are spicey 5.8. There is solid gear right after the crux. |
By saxfiend
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From: Decatur, GA
Apr 1, 2007
rating: 5.8+ PG13
| Hats off to Danny for a great lead! The starting section will definitely get your blood pumping. |
By Scott Gilliam
From: Raleigh, NC
Nov 26, 2012
rating: 5.8+
| I had to work for the gear at the start, but there was plenty of it. No R rating, not even PG-13. |
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