PRINT: Rock Climb Freak Show, Southwest Utah

Freak Show

5.9, Sport, 160 ft (48 m), 2 pitches,

Avg: 2.5 from 22 votes
FA: Olevsky
Utah > Southwest Utah > Saint George > Snow Canyon SP > Island In The Sky > Circus Wall

Access Issue: PRECIPITATION AND WET ROCK Details

The sandstone here is easily damaged when wet. Please allow at least 24-48 hours before climbing after any precipitation. If the ground is at all damp, please do not climb on any local sandstone. Consider nearby options on basalt, limestone, granite, or plastic instead.

Description

This the first route to the left of Pygmy Aliens. It follows a number of drilled pitons up and left to the bolt anchor on Jimmy the Greek. The second pitch angles left onto the face and then angles back to the anchors in the pit for Pygmy. Combining pitches would lead to hideous rope drag.

Protection

draws, optional light rack and two ropes for the rap

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L. Hamilton

Using double rope technique, rope drag on this route (or Trapeze) is no problem. Doing one long, wandering lead is just fun. Mar 22, 2009