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Debra
5.12c YDS 7b+ French 27 Ewbanks IX- UIAA 27 ZA E6 6b British
Avg: 3.5 from 19 votes
Type: | Sport, 75 ft (23 m) |
FA: | Beck |
Page Views: | 2,439 total · 22/month |
Shared By: | Colin Cox on May 24, 2015 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Nesting Closure
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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 Forest Service and Northern AZ Climbers Coalition avoid certain routes during critical nesting periods which typically start April 1st and last through early August. All routes south of Shaman School (Climber's left) will be closed to climbing. Please refer to USFS signage at the crag for the most current closure information. Successful partnership with the Forest Service biologists has allowed for closure of select routes, instead of full areas, and we ask that climbers respect this privilege by adhering to these closures. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to report a bird sighting, please reach out to the Northern Arizona Climbers Coalition at nazcc@nazcc.org
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Description
Debra wanders quite a bit but that's part of her charm. Boulder up to a ledge with or without your belayer. Having your belayer up on the ledge will make the initial crux section feel safer. Getting to the third bolt is the crux requiring some power and technical ability. From there it's far from over. Negotiate some pockets on the arete and make some delicate sequential moves right to get established on the smooth slab. Move back left past a desperate slab crux. Great climbing near the arete again leads to a ledge. Two more bolts lead you up the final block to the anchor. Devious route requiring lots of technique.
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