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Animal

5.13a/b, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.7 from 3 votes
FA: Jacob Warren
Utah > Southeast Utah > La Sal Mountains > Mill Creek > Sunny Side
Warning 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 such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek DetailsDrop down

Description

Animal makes, what I consider, the third in a trifecta of brilliant conclusions to the Aesthetics Wall. Begin as for Aesthetics/Prosthetics, following the crack to a stance in the chimney that marks the the leftward transition into the above routes. Instead of moving left, tug straight up the coffin prow feature. Resistance compression movement and nearly pure feature climbing with incredible position ensue. 

The grade is merely speculation. The compressive nature of the climbing and the dimensions of the prow make the route highly morphological. I hope others will give the pitch a try and add their consensus.

Location

Aesthetics Wall. The coffin-shaped prow right of Aesthetics.

Protection

Although the route is entirely bolted, I placed a finger-sized piece in the horizontal instead of clipping the bolt that marks the transition between Aesthetics and Prosthetics. I felt this alleviated any chance of the rope running behind my feet when standing up on the prow. If you choose to clip the bolt I'd recommend using a runner.

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Jacob Warren working the pitch before the send
[Hide Photo] Jacob Warren working the pitch before the send