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Putterman's Big Toe
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FA: Brian Shelton/Jason Elliott
Utah
> Southeast Utah
> Grand County
> Tusher Canyon
> Neighbor Of Putterman
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.
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. Indian Creek Raptor Closure walls include: Echos, The Wall, Far Side, Original Meat, Tenderloins, Second Meat, First Meat, Selfish, Six Star, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall, Critic’s Choice.
Description
Route is on the north side of "Neighbor of Putterman". It is the first crack on your left after you pass The house Of Putterman"
Protection
Rack: hand size and #3 BD for crux. 1-4 RP's Right facing dihedral, low angle start up to vertical at crux. The route is about 50 feet it has no anchors so take RP's. Lower the follower and then throw the rope to him thru a 8 inch break in the wall behind you. Rap off his weight. rope pulls great.
[Hide Photo] On top of Putterman's BigToe, which requires a little low 5th class climbing above the anchor.
[Hide Photo] Mark Tjaden cruising the 3rd ascent of Putterman's Big Toe.
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