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The Vigil

Name: The Vigil
Rating: 3.8

5.11 YDS 6c+ French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E4 5c British R

Routes in The Watchman

L › R R › L A › Z

	Chastity Crack T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Cradle to Grave T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c C2
	Hoods in the Woods T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Mythical Kings & Iguanas T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Negative Ghostrider T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	North Ridge T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
	Silmaril T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	South Face T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
	Strikes & Gutters T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c C1- PG13
	Surf's Up T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Vigil, The T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c R

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Type:	Trad, 1300 ft (394 m), 10 pitches, Grade IV
FA:	Dave Jones & Conrad Anker, May 1992
Page Views:	6,457 total · 31/month
Shared By:	bsmoot on Mar 4, 2008
Admins:	Fallon Rowe, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Closures in effect March 1
Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:

nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/…

Description

Starts in a 7" crack & follows various sizes of cracks, face & chimney climbing to the top in 10 pitches. There is a good ledge (bivy) at mid height. This is an outstanding route, with some sporty face climbing. Topo available at visitors center.

Probably the best route on The Watchman.

Descent: Hike off or rap route with two ropes.