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Gatekeeper Crack

Name: Gatekeeper Crack
Rating: 3.7

5.10 YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British A2-

Routes in Gatekeeper Wall

	Gatekeeper Crack T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A2-
	Locksmith Dihedral T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Type:	Trad, Aid, 700 ft (212 m), 6 pitches, Grade IV
FA:	Dave Jones, Brian Smoot & Chris Owens - Oct. 2006
Page Views:	4,246 total · 20/month
Shared By:	bsmoot on Feb 24, 2008
Admins:	Fallon Rowe, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane Page Updates (admin only)

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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
Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:

nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/…

Description

Ascend the clean, excellent crack system behind the pillar for 6 steep aid pitches to the top. There is a small bivy ledge (1 lying down) on top of pitch 4. We only placed 6 pins on this otherwise clean route, of which we highly recommend. Faster parties can do this route in a day.

With a few more ascents, this route will certainly go hammerless.