Type: Sport, 100 ft (30 m)
FA: A. Kuklinski, E. Powell - August 2011
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Shared By: Spencer Weiler on Oct 3, 2011 · Updates
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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

Description

This route is 10 feet left of Namaste. It is fairly well chalked and cleaned [as of 2021], though I felt like you could definitely still rip off some of the more delicate flakes if you are big, pulling hard, and pulling in the wrong direction. With just a bit of care you're totally fine though.

This is just as juggy as the 5.10+ "1/2 Route" a few lines to the left, just a few bolts longer. There was one long reach to a sandy sloper that made this feel a little cruxy, but sitdown huecos throughout make it pretty tame. It is about 2 bolts shorter than Namaste, and a 70m is plenty of rope. The huecos are a bit more fragile and some of the bolts are spaced 15 feet apart, but within reason. Overall another fun, jugfest route that is worth doing.

It's worth noting that the Stewart Green Utah Climbing guidebook incorrectly labels Dost Mitra as Namaste, this is probably the cause of so many votes for Namaste being soft.

Location

Starts on the sandy ledge just left of Namaste. Line of side pull huecos alone in a wide orange stripe

Protection

Probably 10 bolts plus 3-single ring anchors. Recommend a 70m rope.

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