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Rusty Shacklfords Tower

5.7, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2 from 33 votes
FA: Zachariah Zobell
Utah > Northeast Utah > Uinta Mountains > Mosquito Wall
Warning Access Issue: Located in a National Forest Fee Area DetailsDrop down

Description

A short but fun route with closely placed bolts for the beginning leader.. (The second bolt is Moot for climbers comfortable at the grade.)designed and put up by Zach, His first route, first ascent,and lead. Keep that in mind when you're at the third bolt.. keep it easy,, and enjoy..

Location

the farthest right route on the wall

Protection

7-8 Bolts to chain anchor. (two foot runners to clean anchors)

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A better picture of the bolt placements, (there is also a bolt at Zachs harness) and he's clipping the last bolt before the anchors..
[Hide Photo] A better picture of the bolt placements, (there is also a bolt at Zachs harness) and he's clipping the last bolt before the anchors..
The route runs up the right side of the chimney, ending on the small pillar.
[Hide Photo] The route runs up the right side of the chimney, ending on the small pillar.
Top of the Tower
[Hide Photo] Top of the Tower
Top Bolt
[Hide Photo] Top Bolt
Zach, on his first lead.
[Hide Photo] Zach, on his first lead.

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Chris H L
  5.9- PG13
[Hide Comment] Really fun, good protection. Sep 6, 2012