Ni Dios Ni Amo (No Gods No Masters)
5.11b YDS 6c French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E3 5c British
| Type: | Sport, 1000 ft (303 m), 9 pitches |
| GPS: | 25.95261, -100.48111 |
| FA: | Josh Warfield & Michelle Garza |
| Page Views: | 434 total · 34/month |
| Shared By: | Josh Warfield on Feb 18, 2025 |
| Admins: | Rudy Peckham, MAKB, Greg Hughes, Ricardo Orozco, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
About the Name
People keep getting confused and questioning my translation, but I promise you it's correct and it has nothing to do with "amor."
The phrase "No Gods No Masters" has been an Anarchist slogan since before the term "Anarchism" was invented. The language in which it was originally popularized was French, "Ni Dieu Ni Maître." The more grammatically literal translation of that would be "Neither God Nor Master", but I think it sounds better with the plural in English. When I was searching for translations of the phrase in Spanish, it looked like the most common one was "Ni Dios Ni Amo," which directly mirrors the French grammar. I have been told that "amo" is a somewhat uncommon word for "master," but based on dictionary definitions I think it more unambiguously reflects the historical usage (i.e. a master of slaves or servants) compared to, e.g., "patrón" which is more like "boss" and has more mixed connotations in the modern day.
Description
P1-4 - climb Viva la Anarquía
Follow the fixed line along the 4th class ridge, then continue up the trail through the trees, past Propaganda all the way to the back right corner of the ledge. The walk isn't that long, but it's worth bringing your approach shoes up with you.
P5 - 5.9, 35m, 9 bolts
Climb a series of edges up the water polished slab/gully, reminiscent of Supernova. After a stemming crux at the steepest section, continue up easier terrain to a belay at a stance in the corner.
P6 - 5.10c, 35m, 11 bolts
Head right from the belay, then up the last steep bit of the gully on jugs. After a bit of runout easy slab, follow the crack up the left face and belay at a stance just below a vegetated ledge.
P7 - 5.10a, 30m, 9 bolts
Move the belay to the back of the ledge, then climb up a crazy featured slab to a dirty ledge. Head left a bit and then follow discontinuous angling finger cracks up to a final traverse sequence just before the anchor. Belay on a small ledge/flake at the base of the huge pillar.
P8 - 5.11b, 35m, 13 bolts
Follow the gradually steepening arete, mostly sticking close to the corner but occasionally following better holds onto the left or right face. Semi hanging belay on the left face.
P9 - 5.11b, 30m, 11 bolts
Step out right above empty space, and continue following the arete, now with absolutely wild exposure. After pulling on top of a large flake to a no hands rest, catch your breath and then climb easier terrain up to a small ledge just below the summit of the tower.
Rappel the route to descend.



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