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Zanzibar

V2-3, Boulder,  Avg: 3.4 from 45 votes
FA: James Crump
Texas > Enchanted Rock… > Little Dome > Kingdom of Zilch > Sci-Fi wall
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Description

Possibly the best, certainly the most famous boulder problem at E-rock.
"Start sitting and climb the overhanging finger crack in the (left facing) corner", then climb the leftward slopey ledge to the finish jug.

Location

Once in the corridor under the Acid boulder (Sci-Fi wall) this boulder blocks the West end.

Look under it

Protection

pad, spotter to keep heads from hitting the rock behind.

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Late-nite session on Zanzibar. Photo taken by Boris Schluter.
[Hide Photo] Late-nite session on Zanzibar. Photo taken by Boris Schluter.
Finishing the crux on this classic.
[Hide Photo] Finishing the crux on this classic.
Slopes and hooks on Zanzibar.
[Hide Photo] Slopes and hooks on Zanzibar.

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James Crump
Canyon Lake, TX
[Hide Comment] I did the FA and named it. Jan 11, 2021
Tony S
Minnesota
[Hide Comment] The smell of bat pee/shit(?) was overpowering while I was here. I ended up skipping this problem because of it. I'm from out of town so maybe it's not always like this? Hearing the bats chirping was interesting though, gave the whole "cave" had a very surreal vibe. Nov 5, 2022
Andrew Spiars
Richardson, TX
 
[Hide Comment] youtu.be/E0dc0Uq1Uh4
Theres also bathang start option Aug 1, 2023
[Hide Comment] An excellent boulder. There was a good amount of guano/other animal poop around the area so bring a good brush because the holds were a little nasty. Feb 28, 2024