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Sparkling Schnitzel
5.11- YDS 6c French 22 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 22 ZA E3 5c British
Avg: 2.8 from 18
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Routes in Sparks Wall
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Airwolf V6 7A |
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All That Remains T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Danger Noodle T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Divide and Conquer T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Electric Turtlehead T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Fire in the Hole (1st Anchors) T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Flat Line T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Generic Spark T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Go Sparky Go T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Hawk, The T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Heel Hook Mastery 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c V5 6C R |
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Ici c`est bienne T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Indian Creek Cement Company T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Jesus Gave Me Beta T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Jump Start T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Jupiter Crack T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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LGS (Last Great Splitter), The T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Low Spark T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 |
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Old Sparky T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Rowdy T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Scenic Line T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Skraps T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Slings and Arrows T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Spark It Up Sparky T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Spark Plug T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Spark Wallberg T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Sparkle Pony Express T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Sparkling Gefilte Fish T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Sparkling Prom Date T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Sparkling Schloob T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Sparkling Schnitzel T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Sparkling Spurs T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Sparkling Spurs (1st Anchors) T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Sparkling Zygote T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Sparks of the Tempest T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Stiff Line T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Tom Thumb T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Unknown T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Unknown 5.10 T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Unknown 5.10+ T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Unknown OW T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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What a Fool Believes T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Zebras and Moonbeams T 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c |
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| Type: | Trad, 70 ft (21 m) |
| FA: | unknown to me |
| Page Views: | 2,090 total · 10/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Nov 20, 2006 |
| Admins: | slim, Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C |
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Access Issue: 2024 Raptor Avoidance Areas! Limited Toilet Facilities!
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2023 Raptor Avoidance Areas- The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, and Reservoir Wall. See map in photos section.
Each spring raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting. Eagles, falcons, hawks, and other migratory birds use shallow depressions on ledges, cliffs and rock walls to build nests, often returning to the same site year after year to raise their young. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests that visitors and recreationists avoid these areas during critical nesting periods which typically start in early March and last through late August. Avoiding recreational activity in the vicinity of the nest sites along and maintaining a safe viewing distance will help ensure survival of young birds.
Beginning March 1, the public is asked to avoid climbing in areas that are historically known to have raptor nesting activity or have a high potential for nesting. Areas that have potential nesting activity are referred to in many climbing guidebooks as: The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall and Critic’s Choice. While this list serves as a guide, it does not indicate every avoidance area or encompass all known names of the affected climbing areas. Please refer to the provided “Raptor Protection Map” to identify avoidance areas. The BLM is coordinating these raptor protection efforts with the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, who is the administrator of the climbing areas known as Disappointment Cliffs and portions of the Second Meat Wall climbing area. The avoidance areas only cover a portion of Disappointment Cliffs, see the map for additional details.
In March, BLM biologists will begin the annual surveys of raptor activity to verify which historic nest sites are being used. Typically, by late April or early May, biologists can identify the nesting areas the raptors have selected. At that time the areas without active nests will be cleared for recreational use. The BLM requests that climbers, campers, and hikers completely avoid areas with active nests until the young birds have fledged, which is usually by late summer. Biologists will monitor nesting activity throughout the season and keep the recreation community informed of potential changes. Avoidance area notices and maps will be posted throughout the Indian Creek Corridor during the recreation season.
While falcons and eagles are not overly common sights in southeastern Utah, they are present throughout the area and keen-eyed observers are sometimes rewarded with their aerial acrobatics. Visitors can watch adult birds hunt or observe the antics of young raptors perfecting their flying techniques. These species in Utah continue to recover from low population levels, thanks in part to cooperation from the public, climbing communities and governmental partners. The BLM would like to remind the public there are private land holdings throughout the Indian Creek Corridor. Please respect private landowners’ boundaries and signage.
For questions about this avoidance areas, raptors, and migratory bird habitat in the Monticello area, please contact Rachel Wootton with the BLM Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY) may call 711 to leave a message or question. The TTY Relay System is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
blm.gov/announcement/blm-an…
saltlakeclimbers.org/news/2…
2023 Raptor Avoidance Areas- The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, and Reservoir Wall. See map in photos section.
Each spring raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting. Eagles, falcons, hawks, and other migratory birds use shallow depressions on ledges, cliffs and rock walls to build nests, often returning to the same site year after year to raise their young. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests that visitors and recreationists avoid these areas during critical nesting periods which typically start in early March and last through late August. Avoiding recreational activity in the vicinity of the nest sites along and maintaining a safe viewing distance will help ensure survival of young birds.
Beginning March 1, the public is asked to avoid climbing in areas that are historically known to have raptor nesting activity or have a high potential for nesting. Areas that have potential nesting activity are referred to in many climbing guidebooks as: The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall and Critic’s Choice. While this list serves as a guide, it does not indicate every avoidance area or encompass all known names of the affected climbing areas. Please refer to the provided “Raptor Protection Map” to identify avoidance areas. The BLM is coordinating these raptor protection efforts with the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, who is the administrator of the climbing areas known as Disappointment Cliffs and portions of the Second Meat Wall climbing area. The avoidance areas only cover a portion of Disappointment Cliffs, see the map for additional details.
In March, BLM biologists will begin the annual surveys of raptor activity to verify which historic nest sites are being used. Typically, by late April or early May, biologists can identify the nesting areas the raptors have selected. At that time the areas without active nests will be cleared for recreational use. The BLM requests that climbers, campers, and hikers completely avoid areas with active nests until the young birds have fledged, which is usually by late summer. Biologists will monitor nesting activity throughout the season and keep the recreation community informed of potential changes. Avoidance area notices and maps will be posted throughout the Indian Creek Corridor during the recreation season.
While falcons and eagles are not overly common sights in southeastern Utah, they are present throughout the area and keen-eyed observers are sometimes rewarded with their aerial acrobatics. Visitors can watch adult birds hunt or observe the antics of young raptors perfecting their flying techniques. These species in Utah continue to recover from low population levels, thanks in part to cooperation from the public, climbing communities and governmental partners. The BLM would like to remind the public there are private land holdings throughout the Indian Creek Corridor. Please respect private landowners’ boundaries and signage.
For questions about this avoidance areas, raptors, and migratory bird habitat in the Monticello area, please contact Rachel Wootton with the BLM Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY) may call 711 to leave a message or question. The TTY Relay System is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
blm.gov/announcement/blm-an…
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
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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.
RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.
Description
This route is a good route if you like off-width. It has a relatively short but well protected OW crux, solid rock, and interesting climbing. The high crux just before the final bulge is mitigated by some sloping mantles and feet on the right side in the right-facing corner. Yet these are bad enough that the route still earns its grade of 5.11- so although it gets partial shade, you are unlikely to get cold while leading it.
Location
Near the far North end of the East/Southeast face of the Sparks Wall there is a broad but detached tower barely separated from the base of the main cliff. On the main face of this, facing the road and perhaps 15 meters from its left edge, there is a vertical crack system that goes from tight hands to wider up top. This is Sparkling Gefilte Fish. To the right of this perhaps 6 meters more there is a striking off-hands to off-width in a right-facing corner, Sparkling Schnitzel.
Protection
Gear from 2.5" to #4 camalot. The top anchors are 2 bolts on a sloping shelf up and left of the final bulge. I just reinforced the old crispy webbing with fresh, but it is lying across an edge and should be checked with every use. They are not visible from the ground. A #3.5 camalot is a good piece to place right before topping out to inspect these anchors.
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