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Big Lie

Name: Big Lie
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5.10+ YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 20 ZA E3 5b British R

Routes in West Temple

	Back Where It All Begins T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c A3+ R
	Big Lebowski T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Big Lie T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R
	Southwest Ridge T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Type:	Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 2 pitches
FA:	Joe Garcia, Mark Geikenjoyner
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Shared By:	markguycan on Oct 13, 2009
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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

start in a gully heading up and right to ledges. a couple of prominent vertical cracks are visible; climb the right one -thin and poor pro to start then better and bigger as you pass a bulge and roof. rap from fixed gear or continue up for a 3rd pitch and your own FA!

Location

about 100ft west of Big Lebowski; GPS: 37.20335,-113.0197. approach via Lion Rd to Water Tower Rd, then turn left (unnamed) and head up faint trail when rd curves south. climb cliff band just right of the prow. 1.5-2hrs. to wall.