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Cam Burns Area
Utah
> Southeast Utah
> Kane Springs 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
This area of small spires is past the Happy Turk, and across (east) of Shelbyville and is on the left, just before the dirt road starts going up to Harrah Pass. I have no idea what this area is called, and what the spires oare called (Putterman?). I just heard that the tallest spire was a moderate climb and had been ascended by Cam Burns. I got this information from Eve Tallman, who , I believe, had done the spire. We went and did this spire as well. In Eric's Desert Rock III, to mentions," Two other small towers have anchors, but further information on their routes is unknown. (p. 60).
Getting There
6.4 miles from the entrance (BLM kiosk), and 4.2 miles past Kane Springs.
Routes from Left to Right
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Cam Burns Spire
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1
Trad, Aid 2 pitches
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![Cam Burns Spire in evening light.]()
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[Hide Photo] Cam Burns Spire. The route goes up the crack systems you can see in this picture. Photo; Todd Gordon Collection
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Cam Jun 17, 2007
Joshua Tree, CA
Great to hear from you, and I'm really impressed with your knowledge of the Navajolands; better than mine for sure! I just did Shiprock via my 3rd route (man, Im too old for this stuff).
Honestly, I have no idea who did that sucker. I dunno even where it is. Im just trying to focus, like you, on raising a couple of kids (you have 3 Ive read).
Lets talk offline, okay: camburns@rof.net.
Best,
Cammo Jun 21, 2007