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Space Oddity
5.10+,
Sport, 45 ft (14 m),
Avg: 2 from 4
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FA: Eric Odenthal, Lance Lemkau June 2020
Utah
> Southeast Utah
> Grand County
> Potash Rd
> Mars
Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas.
Details
WET ROCK: 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 MOAB during or after rain.
RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring. Indian Creek Raptor Closure walls include: Echos, The Wall, Far Side, Original Meat, Tenderloins, Second Meat, First Meat, Selfish, Six Star, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall, Critic’s Choice.
Description
Start on lichen arete/slab passing two bolts to a stance where a wild jump is encountered before following rails to the anchor. may need some cleaning.
Location
North facing side of tower, slightly down loose hillside. Walk carefully. Belayer could clip into first bolt which may be a good idea until the area settles.
Protection
[Hide Photo] Eric Odenthal on the FA of the short but scenic Space Oddity. Belayed by Lance Lemkau
[Hide Photo] Crux moves of the route Space Oddity
[Hide Photo] Lance Lemkau on Space Oddity. This is Looking up from the base of the climb on the north side of the tower. Be careful at the base, you could take a ride. Belayer clipped into the runner seen on…