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Battle of the Bulge
5.11 YDS 6c+ French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E4 5c British
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Routes in Battle of the Bulge Buttress
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3 Strikes You're Out T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Air Swedin T 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c R |
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Battle of the Bulge T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Big Baby, The T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Black Corner T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Bloombagged Again T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Cal and Andy's Route T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Cave Route T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Christmas Tree T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Crack Attack T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Digital Readout T 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Disco Machine Gun T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Dogs in Space T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Down in Albion T 5.13 8a 29 X- 30 E7 6c R |
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Elbow Vices T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Fat Boy Slim T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Hole in the Wall T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Jagged Wedge, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Last Battle, The T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Like a Prayer T 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c R |
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Man Cave 5.10, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Mayes, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Moon Also Rises (Finger Lickin' Good var.), The T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Moon Also Rises (original var.), The T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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My awkward battle T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Mystery Machine, The T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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New World Order T 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Our Piece of Real Estate T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Pigs In Space T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Quarter of a Man T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Railroad Tracks T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Road to Knowhere T 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c |
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Ruby's Cafe T 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Ruins Crack T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Schrödinger's Cat T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Seppuku Flake T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Shadows of Tomorrow T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Sheila Lonestar aka Jane Fonda's Total Body Workout T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Stella T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Stress Puppet T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Swedin-Ringle T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Think Again T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Think Pink (Gone/Fell Down) T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Unnamed 5.10 LF flake in deep corner T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Unnamed 5.11 (Just R of the Mayes) T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Unnamed 5.11- just L of Last Battle (P2 12+, 90') T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Warm-up (JAFO) T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Wiggins Chimney T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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| FA: | Steve Hong 1977 |
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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 follows an obvious right-facing corner through a slight bulge (hence the name). It is easy to identify as you walk along the base of the wall, and can be picked out from the Donnelly Canyon parking lot. Look for a right-facing corner that starts atop a block. It is vertical for a bit, then goes to less than vertical before it heads through the slight bulge. The route has two sets of anchors: climbing to the upper set is less contrived but the upper part of the route is slightly lower quality. I listed the rack for climbing to the lower anchors.
The crack is a perfect #0.75 Camalot or #2 Friend size all the way through the bulge. Get in the lieback and SPRINT! The clock is ticking, just plug in the next cam and go go go. I'm sure those with superior techinique or smaller hands will be able to jam more than I could. Once over the bulge, the crack widens slightly. For the liebackers, just pretend the bulge isn't there and you'll be fine.
This is a great first 5.11 lead as minimal thought and technique is required. After you get this route dialed, head to Black Corner or Three Strikes You're Out and go for the onsight.
The crack is a perfect #0.75 Camalot or #2 Friend size all the way through the bulge. Get in the lieback and SPRINT! The clock is ticking, just plug in the next cam and go go go. I'm sure those with superior techinique or smaller hands will be able to jam more than I could. Once over the bulge, the crack widens slightly. For the liebackers, just pretend the bulge isn't there and you'll be fine.
This is a great first 5.11 lead as minimal thought and technique is required. After you get this route dialed, head to Black Corner or Three Strikes You're Out and go for the onsight.
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