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Huecos Rancheros

Name: Huecos Rancheros
Rating: 3.9

5.12b YDS 7b French 26 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 26 ZA E5 6b British

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	1/2 Route S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	1/2 Route Extension S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Dost Mitra S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Huecos Rancheros S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Namaste S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Twin Paradox Direct S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c PG13
	Twins Paradox S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

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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 Details

Closures in effect March 1
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Description

Huecos Rancheros is an amazing line. Follow 11 bolts up very steep, ultra positive holds to a large hueco. Rest here and then reach up and clip; the crux is getting past bolts #12 and #13 where the huecos shrink dramatically in size, things get sequential, and the wall continues to overhang like crazy!

You need an 80m or two ropes to descend, a single 70m won't do it. The rap puts you an astonishing 50' away from the start of the climb.