Vernal Equinox
5.10+ YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 20 ZA E3 5b British R
Avg: 1.9 from 11 votes
Type: | Trad, 1030 ft (312 m), 9 pitches, Grade IV |
FA: | Ron Olevsky and company |
Page Views: | 3,115 total · 11/month |
Shared By: | Orphaned on Oct 7, 2001 |
Admins: | Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures
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Closures in effect March 1
Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:
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Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:
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Description
This route ascends the left flank of the Leaning Wall. If you want pure adventure when you come to Zion, hop on this line. I found this route to provide more adventure than many aid routes in the area.
With runouts plentiful, and plenty of wideness, I recommend this route for pure excitement. I'm not saying that this route is so hard you need to train for it, but I will say that this route will separate the men from the boys. Leave energy for the ending overhanging v-slot.
Easily done in a day by a quick party.
More involved than the Northwest Buttress of Angel's Landing, and sure as hell harder than its trade neighbor Spaceshot.
—TDA
With runouts plentiful, and plenty of wideness, I recommend this route for pure excitement. I'm not saying that this route is so hard you need to train for it, but I will say that this route will separate the men from the boys. Leave energy for the ending overhanging v-slot.
Easily done in a day by a quick party.
More involved than the Northwest Buttress of Angel's Landing, and sure as hell harder than its trade neighbor Spaceshot.
—TDA
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