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Goose Island Ridge

Name: Goose Island Ridge
Rating: 2.8

5.7+ YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British PG13

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	Goose Island Ridge T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Mile 1 \| 5839 T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	One Ounce of Ouzo T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Type:	Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 3 pitches
GPS:	38.60611, -109.55749
FA:	John Schenderlein & Kelley McInerney, Nov 2023
Page Views:	575 total · 23/month
Shared By:	John Schenderlein on Jan 28, 2024
Admins:	slim, Cory N, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane, Nathan Fisher Page Updates (admin only)

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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 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.

Description

Despite lacking much difficult or interesting climbing, the mellow approach, river views, and proximity to town make this slab a nice outing. Although no harder than most of the slabs found on wallstreet, the soft lichen-covered rock can make the run out sections feel serious.

Pitch 1: Start just left of a small cave at a seam. The first couple moves off the ground are likely the steepest of the whole route. Climb up slabby ledges past two bolts and the occasional gear placement. 30m

Pitch 2: Step up and left from the anchors and follow a shallow seam, followed by a move back out right onto the slab protected by a bolt. Continue up more slabby shallow seams and patina edges to a nice ledge. 35m

Pitch 3: Climb unprotected 4th class to the tope of the ridge. From the anchor you can walk around the summit knob and scramble up the back. 35m

Descent: Rappel the route with one 70m rope

Location

From the hwy 191 intersection, drive up river road 1.4 miles to a pull out on the right just before the Goose Island campground. A trail heads up the short box canyon and traverses a small pour off. Make your way up through the cliff band and eastward to the start of the route. 10-15 min.

Parking: 38.60877074080345, -109.55738642665922

Base of route: 38.60844245084788, -109.5531259942129