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Routes in Persepolis
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Apadana S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Ferdowsi S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Paladine S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Rostam S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Zendebad S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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| Type: | Sport, 60 ft (18 m) |
| FA: | Ray Ellington, 2007 |
| Page Views: | 986 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | Monomaniac on Nov 16, 2009 |
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Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Details
Officially known as Muir Valley Nature Preserve, Muir Valley is one of Red River Gorge's crown jewels. Originally the area was privately owned by Rick and Liz Weber, but in March 2015 the Webers gifted the land to the non-profit Friends of Muir Valley (FOMV), a 501(c)3 organization. FOMV is now 100% responsible for the ownership, in addition to funding and up-keeping the property.
The valley is home to more than 30 separate climbing walls, all open to climbers at no charge, a $15 fee is charged per car for parking to offset maintenance costs.
Some important rules must be followed to ensure future access and enjoyment by all. A complete list can be found at muirvalley.org/tabs/#pills-1 , but the most important are listed below:
The valley is home to more than 30 separate climbing walls, all open to climbers at no charge, a $15 fee is charged per car for parking to offset maintenance costs.
Some important rules must be followed to ensure future access and enjoyment by all. A complete list can be found at muirvalley.org/tabs/#pills-1 , but the most important are listed below:
- All climbers must fill out a legal release form before climbing. muirvalley.org/waiver/ ;
- The parking lot described in the directions below is the only permitted parking. Do not park on private drives.
- No dogs are allowed in Muir Valley (nor left in your car in the parking lot.)
- No hammocks are allowed to be hung/used in Muir Valley.
Description
Zendebad is currently the main attraction at Persepolis, climbing a slightly overhanging wall left of an aesthetic arete. The climbing here is downright weird, with powerful, dynamic moves between heinous slopers and the occasional knob. The business is quite bouldery, typical of the sloper problems one might find at a climbing gym. Fortunately the rock here is ultra-grippy, but do yourself a favor and save this one for a cold day anyway.
Begin with one easy move and a few hard ones to gain two good rails near the arete. Work back left to the "dong hold", clip the 2nd bolt, and lunge between slopers to the obvious horizontal break. Move left, make a big reach, then head back right toward the arete. Make one more big move to reach the obvious pocket. Follow more slopey pockets & disappointing pinches as the pump builds. At the last bolt things finally ease up. Move out right of the arete to the anchor.
Begin with one easy move and a few hard ones to gain two good rails near the arete. Work back left to the "dong hold", clip the 2nd bolt, and lunge between slopers to the obvious horizontal break. Move left, make a big reach, then head back right toward the arete. Make one more big move to reach the obvious pocket. Follow more slopey pockets & disappointing pinches as the pump builds. At the last bolt things finally ease up. Move out right of the arete to the anchor.
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