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Namaste

Name: Namaste
Rating: 3.9

5.11d YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British

Routes in Namaste Wall

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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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Type:	Sport, 140 ft (42 m)
FA:	Conrad Anker and friends 1991
Page Views:	93,240 total · 350/month
Shared By:	Jason Nelson on Mar 2, 2003 · Updates
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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

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Description

If you've seen images of this, you need to hike in and climb it. It is one of the coolest desert sport routes I've done. Most of the holds are big and none of the moves are hard, but by the end, you're getting pumped. I think there might be a kneebar somewhere around mid-height to shake out.

Getting down is a little tricky because it is very steep. A 70m rope will just barely get you down.

It's worth noting that the Stewart Green Utah Climbing guidebook incorrectly labels Dost Mitra as Namaste, this is probably the cause of so many votes for Namaste being soft.