George Bell Boulder, CO

[Hide Comment] This route does look very cool although I've only done the route on the left (does this route have a name, anyone know?). One interesting fact is that you can't establish routes on this wall from above, it's smooth and overhanging. All these routes have been established by hanging off hooks to put the bolts in. Mar 3, 2003

Teleman Steamboat Springs, CO   5.11c

[Hide Comment] I onsighted this climb 11/03, and even though I think it is a spectacular sport route, and would like to accept the 12a rating, I just did't think it matached up with other 12's in the area (Zion or St. George). If you have good endurance and can hold on to 10b holds for 150 feet it is all yours. P.S. the first bolted route to the left (10a/b)is a great warm up for either Hueco's or Namaste. Apr 18, 2004

Bill Bones

[Hide Comment] You can climb this route with one 70M rope. May 20, 2007

Gaar Springdale / Zion UT / Moab   5.11c/d

[Hide Comment] Again as "HR" this would be a 11+ (c/d) and NO MORE, if it were anywhere on the east. Still one of the best sport climbs in the country!!!!!! ....Get on it, there is a sit down no hands rest about 9-10 bolts in, after the ladder section.. Also you can TR it with a 70m rope with about 2-3 feet on either end May 25, 2007

Kip H Farmington, utah   5.12a

[Hide Comment] make sure you get on the right route. namaste is the third from the left not the center one. it goes from left to right. 10+, 12c, 12a, and a project. these climbs are other worldly, i feel very lucky to be in their presence. Nov 19, 2007

susan peplow Joshua Tree

[Hide Comment] Gaar, you're nuts. As most the moves are straight forward there are several reachy ones that take strength, reach and technique to pull off without hangin'. Pump factor is a legal element to bump the rating to .12. Furthermore, I highly doubt the .10+ leader could do this route clean. (myself included) This route like it's easier neighbor 1/2 route is fantastic and worth doing over and over again. Shady, quiet and perfect temps late June '09 (and not a single mosquito) Jun 26, 2009

Peter Winter

[Hide Comment] Super fun, we both figured 11d. Lots of good rests, plus a no-hands to get it all back. Dec 27, 2009

Jacques Lepesant

[Hide Comment] 12a ...11d...no matter. What's important: Namaste is THE line to do!! did the route on 4/3/2010... still lots of snow on the approach in the canyon, but very nice. one of the very best sportclimbs I ever did. Apr 9, 2010

Kevin Volkening

[Hide Comment] Thanks Conrad! These lines are truly special climbs, above the realm of grades... There are 4 complete bolt lines plus the unfinished route on the right. I hope to see further development of other lines on this wall, room for several others! May 25, 2011

Spencer Weiler Grand Junction

[Hide Comment] My new favorite sport route. Jugs, jugs,jugs. Some of the most beautiful climbing anywhere. The whole experience up there is 2nd to none. Would love to chalk this one up as 12a but its not. Soft. Super straight forward and 2 no hands rests make it an easy 12a tick. Magnifico! Oct 3, 2011

Mark Lewis Salt Lake City, Utah

[Hide Comment] I'm confused some on the length of the climb. If it's 140 feet that means it's 43m. One would need an 86 meter rope to do it with a single. Some of you said you did it on a 70m line, that's a difference of 16m or 53 feet. Even with extensive rope stretch a 70m line won't stretch 16 meters. What am I missing? What is the actual length of the climb? If a 70 meter line works that would mean the climb is no higher than 115 feet, not 140 feet. Jan 22, 2013

J tot Tempe, AZ

[Hide Comment] Mark, I haven't been out to this area, but have been looking at it... a lot. If they climb 140 feet but can still lower to the ground with a 70m (230') rope. That means the climber is only 90' off that ground at the anchors and 110' away from the base of the climb when they start. Which would make this climb ~50 degrees overhung. I sincerely hope so! Jan 23, 2013

Dave B

[Hide Comment] I climbed this with a 70m last fall as well as the 10 and 11's. May 23, 2013

Pat Mac Bishop, CA   5.11+

[Hide Comment] 70m works. At the very worst the belayer can climb up to the first bolt. May 29, 2013

Omar Little

[Hide Comment] What is the sun/shade like on the routes here in the summer? I'll be in Zion in early July and am hoping to take a day to check out Namaste and HR. Thanks! Jun 1, 2013

Landon McBrayer Salt Lake City, UT

[Hide Comment] We used a 70m and had plenty to spare after lowering. Oct 16, 2013

Benjamin Eaton Sandy, UT

[Hide Comment] I'm curious to know how many of us have accidentally climbed Dost Mitra instead of Namaste. Maybe that is why everyone thinks that Namaste should be down-graded. Dost Mitra is a 5.11 and it is between Huecos Rancheros and Namaste, the third route from the left. Nov 29, 2013

Jeffrey Arthur Westminster, CO

[Hide Comment] I don't understand why anyone would try to downrate a classic line like this. When we did this route a few years ago the LAST thing on our mind was the grade. If you want to spend the time downgrading routes head down to St George and downgrade every single line on the Chuckwalla until you're blue in the face. I want to feel honest about the routes I've done just as much as the next person, but no one is getting paid to send this thing so enjoy the experience and forget about whether, or not it's 11c or 12a. This route would be classic no matter where it existed in the country. Dec 20, 2013

Derek F Carbondale, CO

[Hide Comment] Jarthur, it seems no one is debating how good it is, just the grade, and the importance of it is this: As a classic route that stands out, it will be climbed by a lot of different people, thereby becoming a benchmark for the grade by default. More and more climbers may very well say, "Namaste is 12a, and this is other route is harder, so ..." and that is how grades continue to inflate. Let's enjoy quality routes, for sure, but also be honest about our opinions on difficulty. I haven't touched the climb, so I don't get the slightest vote in this case, but every one who does gets a vote, and I encourage all of us to be honest so that there may be a true consensus and benchmark for aspiring 5.12 climbers to measure themselves against. Feb 12, 2014

Mort   5.11d

[Hide Comment] Just got back from climbing Namaste. It is NOT 140'. My 70m rope worked; same for the group before me. It may be slightly over 115' because the wildly overhanging wall forms the hypotenuse, whereas you lower straight down, probably 35 or 40' from the start (and slightly higher). I cleaned it while lowering, but then climbed back up to the 3rd bolt before cutting loose - and still hit a few thin trees. 11d, or one of the easiest 12a's I've ever done. Got more pumped on Dost Mitra. Mar 29, 2014

Leify Guy   5.12a

[Hide Comment] I would definitely feel comfortable calling this route 12a, also definitely an awesome route! also one of the best and safest routes to take a "victory whipper" on... here's a video of some of our falls on these awesome, long, over hung routes. youtu.be/hokqvyeqhmg May 4, 2014

Rob WardenSpaceLizard las Vegans, the cosmic void

[Hide Comment] the video from that last post made my eyes bleed from all the bro in it Nov 23, 2014

Jake Croft Tucson, Az

[Hide Comment] If I remember correctly these routes are on the right, not the left side as walking down the canyon in the description (although it was awhile ago i was there). Its' super obvious when you get there anyways, I just remember being a little surprised when it appeared on the wrong side. Amazing and unique route, a must do! see how many creative rests you can get as you start to get pumped Mar 30, 2015

jeffozozo santa clara, utah   5.12a

[Hide Comment] Breathtaking. In my opinion, this climb is more about mental stamina than physical stamina. There are plenty of places to rest, but when you are sitting in "the pod," 80 feet off the deck and you still have 10 more clips to go, and you can't see the chains, you really find out where your head is. Apr 25, 2015

Steven Lucarelli Grand Junction, CO   5.11b

[Hide Comment] What an outstanding route but 12a...? If you can climb an overhanging ladder then you can climb this route. Most 11a's in Rifle are harder than this. Oct 14, 2015

Pandy Fackler Boulder, CO   5.12a

[Hide Comment] Yea, and in the Gunks it'd be 5.6...maybe 5.6+ Oct 17, 2015

Holly SLC

[Hide Comment] Holy crap - that's scary. Thanks for the update, David! May 17, 2016

minorninth   5.11c/d

[Hide Comment] An incredible route. Almost no beta hunting needed, get past the first few bolts then power your way to the top. There are some generously sized huecoes to rest in and the rest is a jug haul. Epic. Jun 29, 2016

James Buehler Park City, UT

[Hide Comment] THE 3RD BOLT HANGER IS GONE.. Oct 26, 2016

Zachary Winters Winthrop, WA

[Hide Comment] Really enjoyed this beautiful route, dispite taking a nice winger after a jug exploded in my hand around the 3rd bolt. Re-climbed the route and that hold certainly wasn't necessary in the sea of jugs. Dec 2, 2017

Amanda Ramsay Brisbane, AU

[Hide Comment] Anyone want to climb here in the next few days? I'm available 9th-12 May. beingmanda@hotmail.com May 8, 2018

Michael Schneiter Glenwood Springs, CO

[Hide Comment] Kolob is closed for road work. When I drove by the other day it was indeed, very closed. mountainproject.com/forum/t… May 8, 2018

Brendan Balderson

[Hide Comment] We JUST made it on my cut 70m (approx 65m) rope. Please leave the quickdraw there, and clip it on your way down when cleaning to avoid swinging into the trees. Sep 21, 2019

Charles Jonas Alpine, WY

[Hide Comment] looks like the first bolt is starting to pull out of the rock a little. Was maybe an 1/8th inch out. Also had some visible corrosion around the nut (a couple other bolts did as well). Just for fun, let me add my own pointless & inaccurate calculation on the route length. After my second cleaned, with our 70m rope was free hanging at midpoint, there was about 8-10 ft on each side. So roughly 105 feet straight down from the anchors. At this point the wall is 35-40 feet away. 105 |\ | \ x |_ _\ 40 When I apply my middle school maths skills, we x= ~112ft with an angle of ~20 degrees overhanging. Because the line pitch is a little convex (starts steep and slowly pitches back), it probably adds a few more feet of climbing. My official guess is 37m. Please let me know when the official count is in so I can collect my prize. Nov 6, 2019

Only Choss

[Hide Comment] Can you access this climb in early/mid March? We'll be in the area and looking to get on it! Dec 25, 2019

Dustin Stephens Bishop   5.11b

[Hide Comment] I remember Conrad Anker saying he would chop this route if it ever wound up on the internet hahah Dec 13, 2020

Stevie Nacho Utah

[Hide Comment] These awesome routes have been the cause of park concern because they attract the most people and the visual impact is obvious. I think these would have been better bolted if the bolts were inside the backs of the holes and you had to bring a bunch of runners for quickdraws. If red chalk was Used, it would be nearly impossible to see the route. The impact on the base is pretty obvious too. Of course that’s hindsight. I would have bolted them the same way if I were to discover them. Dec 13, 2020

Paul Johansen Iowa   5.11d

[Hide Comment] Climbed Namaste yesterday (for sure it was Namaste, not one of the other nearby routes) and a 70m rope was fine. I cleaned it while lowering and had just enough rope to reach the ground at the wall where I started. I think Charlie Jonas is close on route length - I figure no more than 130'. Rope stretch of 20' + 3' from end of my rope to the ground is 128'. When I let the rope free hang from the top of the route both ends touch the ground 46' from the wall base with ~6' extra on each end. I figure this area is ~4' higher than base of the wall where the route starts. Bottom line, whether cleaning while lowering or being lowered straight down a 70m rope will reach the ground. If you take a victory swing be sure to climb back up above the tree line - It's a big swing! I had fun dodging trees but got a minor abrasion in the process. Super fun route - go do it!! p.s. At the top of the route the middle of my rope was ~15' off the ground, so rope stretch was certainly a factor in reaching the base of the route. May 20, 2021

Matt Castelli Denver   5.11c

[Hide Comment] if you are decent at looking for knee bars and sit down hide-in-the-hueco rests, this thing isn't bad at all. Just 15 V2/V3s stacked on top of each other. Nov 1, 2021

Caleb Hunger Jackson   5.11a/b PG13

[Hide Comment] 70m gets it done as every one says. Huge tip climb to the 3rd bolt as your warm up then clean bolt 1 and 2. If you unclip bolt 1 after toping out your swing will slam you into the trees/rocks/onlooking hikers. Bolts seemed fine no spinners noticed. Awesome climb more about the pump and the wonders of the park. Hardest move is not even a v3(5.10). Oct 27, 2022

tooTALLtim Vanlife

[Hide Comment] I put a fresh carabiner and fattie steel carabiner on the anchor today. That anchor though...spooky. Really makes me want to learn to install glue-ins. May 3, 2023

Charles Yang

[Hide Comment] There's at least 3 kneebars to reduce your pump :) Dec 22, 2024

Rita Shhh   5.11c

[Hide Comment] Snagged the onsight on this gem. Grade feels a little generous, but don’t get cocky. Crux is low, sprint it out to the chains! Apr 28, 2025