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Zoo View

Name: Zoo View
Rating: 3.8

5.7+ YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

Routes in Circus Wall

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	Air Show T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Bimbo's Bulge T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Break On Through T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Connect-A-Crux T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Sentinel Chimney T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Zoo View T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Trad, 220 ft, 2 pitches
FA:	Tom Howard, Bruce Meneghin - 1976
Page Views:	26,728 total · 164/month
Shared By:	saxfiend on Mar 19, 2007 with 2 Suggestions
Admins:	Aaron Parlier, Steve Lineberry Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Potentially Closed Due to COVID-19 - Please check for closures before going and DO NOT TRESPASS! / 2020 Raptor Closures on the Nantahala-Pisgah LIFTED Details

On 5/8 at 5 pm, some restrictions will be lifted for the state. Please check before going regarding closures and DO NOT TRESPASS! Be sure you are practicing social distancing of 6ft between you and other people you do not cohabitate with. For more information see the CCC site: carolinaclimbers.org/covid-19

In addition - all 2020 raptor closures on the Nantahala Pisgah NF are LIFTED as of 6/29/2020

Description

The term "classic" was made for routes like Zoo View. The Select Climbs guide calls this "possibly the best 5.7 in North Carolina;" in fact, it may very well be the best for the grade in the southeast. The wild exposure and the juggy roof make for an experience on lead that you won't soon forget. A trip to Moore's just to do this one superlative climb would not be a wasted one.

P1 -- Starting at the base of Sentinel Buttress, climb the first pitch of that route or any of the variations to get to the Crow's Nest ledge. 5.5, 80'

P2 -- From the left end of the Crow's Nest, make a tenuous and exposed traverse left, clipping a bolt; continue left to the base of a crack system (be sure to adequately protect the traverse for your second). Climb the crack up to an alcove/rest stance below an imposing roof; pull the roof on fantastic holds, then continue up a steep section to easier ground, topping out in the trees. Enjoy the view! 5.7+, 140'

To descend after you top out, scramble climber's right to the bolted rap station at the top of that climb and make two raps to the ground.

Location

Shares the start with Sentinel Buttress.

Protection

Take a full range of cams and passive pro; small pieces are useful to protect the traverse. Bring plenty of slings, including double-lengths, to avoid rope drag. Double ropes are a plus. Build a gear anchor and/or sling trees.