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Aeolian Tower
Utah
> Southeast Utah
> Tusher Canyon
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
Aeolian Tower is just south of Echo Pinnacle in Courthouse Pasture. On some USGS maps the group of spires is referred to as "Determination Towers", and many locals call them the "Airport Towers" as they can be seen just a few miles south of the airport on 191.
I assume the name is in reference to Aeolus, the son of Helen and Greek god of the winds.
Getting There
Follow the directions into Tusher Canyon via a series of roads and a wash. The wash makes this "road" generally impassable without 4-wheel drive and a lot of clearance. Once the canyon opens into Courthouse Pasture, the towers can be seen at about 2 o'clock. Follow the roads, trending right, and you should be able to drive right to the base.
Routes from Left to Right
| Route Name |
Location |
Star Rating |
Difficulty |
Date |
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Etesian Hookup
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a A2 PG13
Trad, Aid 3 pitches
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![The view from the summit of Aeolian Tower.<br>
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Echo Pinnacle is visible in the background.]()
[Hide Photo] The view from the summit of Aeolian Tower. Echo Pinnacle is visible in the background.
![Aeolian Tower and Echo Pinnacle at sunrise.]()
[Hide Photo] Aeolian Tower and Echo Pinnacle at sunrise.
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