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Rat Salad

Name: Rat Salad
Rating: 2.0

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British R

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Rat Salad T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R

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Type:	Trad, Alpine, 1000 ft (303 m), 5 pitches, Grade III
FA:	Joe French and Jersey Dave Littman
Page Views:	1,305 total · 7/month
Shared By:	Jersey on Feb 19, 2010
Admins:	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

Rat Salad climbs directly up the East prow of the Sanctuary on soft white rock slabs. Some simu-climbing was done, some marginal belays and bushes were used. The Crux is at the pin (was a solid placement at the time of the f.a.). Cross the summit plateau and scramble up the final summit block.