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Zig-Zag

5.11a/b, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 50 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Grand Junction… > Escalante Canyon > Zappa Wall
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Description

This is an awesome route that goes through varied and unique moves. It is not your typical plug and play. The crux comes at the top! It is short but engaging and just plain fun!

Location

This is 40 feet to the right of Short, Some Hands up the obvious, thin splitter.

Protection

Bring singles of #1 and #2, doubles from #0.75-#0.3 Camalot, one or two small (blue Metolius and/or green C3).

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John Widerman stringing up Zig Zag.
[Hide Photo] John Widerman stringing up Zig Zag.
No hands.
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Rob on the T-rope on Zig Zag.<br>
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<em>Eds. The route to the left is Mr. Sheeley aka Catholic Girls.</em>
[Hide Photo] Rob on the T-rope on Zig Zag. Eds. The route to the left is Mr. Sheeley aka Catholic Girls.

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[Hide Comment] The dihedral to the left is Catholic Girls, 5.10. Dec 9, 2012
Jonathan Awerbuch
Boulder, Colorado
[Hide Comment] The right anchor bolt is spinning, not the hanger-- the bolt. I tried to tighten it down, and it wouldn't. I didn't have the tools/equipment with me to attempt to fix it. I won't be back there for awhile, but I will replace it next time I'm there. Let me know if you fix it. Oct 18, 2018
Spencer Weiler
Grand Junction
 
[Hide Comment] Fun route! Good sections of 0.5s and 0.75s that are short with a very thin finish. The crux is clipping the chains! Save a 0.3 or blue TCU for the top. Doubles #0.3-#1 Camalot, an extra #0.5 were nice. Apr 22, 2023