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House Of Putterman
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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek
Details
WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN MOAB during or after rain.
RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.
Description
The House Of Putterman is a 250 foot tall, 200 foot wide tower with a gooseneck summit, it's hard to miss. It is directly east of Neighbor Of Putterman, the two are separated by a narrow saddle with a 30 foot tower in the middle. The south face holds the only summit line "Walden's Room" a 4 pitch 5.10+ with a little bit of everything. On the north face there are four 1 and 2 pitch lines that should be in Indian Creek with their quality.
Getting There
To reach the House of Putterman branch right at the Merrimac/Monitor Butte sign and head up the wash until the formation is visible on the left. At the base zig zag up the slope to the North face. The South face is best approched through the saddle to the West.
[Hide Comment] Waldens room is a really fun route. I've done it twice. The first time there was no summit register the second time there was. Seems like it's probably gaining popularity. Ithought the real crux was the sandy offwidth chimney. Finger crack was more of a boulder problem and the 5.8 face climbing to the summit was weird and insecure.
Aug 18, 2004
Cam Jun 17, 2007