Unknown Deep Slot left of Keyhole Flake
5.11 YDS 6c+ French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E4 5c British PG13
Type: | Trad |
FA: | unknown |
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Shared By: | Chris Kalous on Nov 11, 2018 |
Admins: | slim, Cory N, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane |
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2024 Raptor Avoidance Areas (LIFTED 9/10/2024)- The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, and Reservoir Wall. See map in photos section.
Each spring raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting. 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests that visitors and recreationists avoid these areas during critical nesting periods which typically start in early March and last through late August. Avoiding recreational activity in the vicinity of the nest sites along and maintaining a safe viewing distance will help ensure survival of young birds.
Beginning March 1, the public is asked to avoid climbing in areas that are historically known to have raptor nesting activity or have a high potential for nesting. Areas that have potential nesting activity are referred to in many climbing guidebooks as: The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall and Critic’s Choice. While this list serves as a guide, it does not indicate every avoidance area or encompass all known names of the affected climbing areas. Please refer to the provided “Raptor Protection Map” to identify avoidance areas. The BLM is coordinating these raptor protection efforts with the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, who is the administrator of the climbing areas known as Disappointment Cliffs and portions of the Second Meat Wall climbing area. The avoidance areas only cover a portion of Disappointment Cliffs, see the map for additional details.
In March, BLM biologists will begin the annual surveys of raptor activity to verify which historic nest sites are being used. Typically, by late April or early May, biologists can identify the nesting areas the raptors have selected. At that time the areas without active nests will be cleared for recreational use. The BLM requests that climbers, campers, and hikers completely avoid areas with active nests until the young birds have fledged, which is usually by late summer. Biologists will monitor nesting activity throughout the season and keep the recreation community informed of potential changes. Avoidance area notices and maps will be posted throughout the Indian Creek Corridor during the recreation season.
While falcons and eagles are not overly common sights in southeastern Utah, they are present throughout the area and keen-eyed observers are sometimes rewarded with their aerial acrobatics. Visitors can watch adult birds hunt or observe the antics of young raptors perfecting their flying techniques. These species in Utah continue to recover from low population levels, thanks in part to cooperation from the public, climbing communities and governmental partners. The BLM would like to remind the public there are private land holdings throughout the Indian Creek Corridor. Please respect private landowners’ boundaries and signage.
For questions about this avoidance areas, raptors, and migratory bird habitat in the Monticello area, please contact Rachel Wootton with the BLM Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY) may call 711 to leave a message or question. The TTY Relay System is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
blm.gov/announcement/blm-an…
saltlakeclimbers.org/news/2…
2024 Raptor Avoidance Areas (LIFTED 9/10/2024)- The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, and Reservoir Wall. See map in photos section.
Each spring raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting. 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests that visitors and recreationists avoid these areas during critical nesting periods which typically start in early March and last through late August. Avoiding recreational activity in the vicinity of the nest sites along and maintaining a safe viewing distance will help ensure survival of young birds.
Beginning March 1, the public is asked to avoid climbing in areas that are historically known to have raptor nesting activity or have a high potential for nesting. Areas that have potential nesting activity are referred to in many climbing guidebooks as: The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall and Critic’s Choice. While this list serves as a guide, it does not indicate every avoidance area or encompass all known names of the affected climbing areas. Please refer to the provided “Raptor Protection Map” to identify avoidance areas. The BLM is coordinating these raptor protection efforts with the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, who is the administrator of the climbing areas known as Disappointment Cliffs and portions of the Second Meat Wall climbing area. The avoidance areas only cover a portion of Disappointment Cliffs, see the map for additional details.
In March, BLM biologists will begin the annual surveys of raptor activity to verify which historic nest sites are being used. Typically, by late April or early May, biologists can identify the nesting areas the raptors have selected. At that time the areas without active nests will be cleared for recreational use. The BLM requests that climbers, campers, and hikers completely avoid areas with active nests until the young birds have fledged, which is usually by late summer. Biologists will monitor nesting activity throughout the season and keep the recreation community informed of potential changes. Avoidance area notices and maps will be posted throughout the Indian Creek Corridor during the recreation season.
While falcons and eagles are not overly common sights in southeastern Utah, they are present throughout the area and keen-eyed observers are sometimes rewarded with their aerial acrobatics. Visitors can watch adult birds hunt or observe the antics of young raptors perfecting their flying techniques. These species in Utah continue to recover from low population levels, thanks in part to cooperation from the public, climbing communities and governmental partners. The BLM would like to remind the public there are private land holdings throughout the Indian Creek Corridor. Please respect private landowners’ boundaries and signage.
For questions about this avoidance areas, raptors, and migratory bird habitat in the Monticello area, please contact Rachel Wootton with the BLM Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY) may call 711 to leave a message or question. The TTY Relay System is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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WET ROCK: 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 MOAB during or after rain.
RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.
RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.
Description
Looked at this thing for a long time before trying it. Lead up off the ground in pretty fun big fingers lieback, some cool OW slot moves, then hands in a deepening slot to find a modernish Rawl bolt with a stopper hanger. Climbed another 30 or so feet into the deepening and ever muddier chimney to a large hanging tombstone that was moving just when I was wiggling a cam to get it set in the dirt. SO I DOWN CLIMBED BACK TO THE NUT/BOLT AND BAILED.
The new book has vague info about this route that I have to believe is not firsthand based on how awful the climbing was above the bolt. Says 5.11 but no warning about how muddy it gets or loose death blocks. There IS a anchor up high but I'm skeptical that going straight up from the bolt is how it got there. But maybe I'm a wimp?
I am posting to see if anybody has info about the FA, or if Karl can add anything to the description in the book.
Also, I am wondering if the odd bolt was actually used to tension into the better looking crack to the right, or maybe I missed a free opportunity to get over there? If so, this could be an amazing route after all, but the lack of info makes me wonder if it was ever even freed, or stinks so bad that it was better left to obscurity.
There is a good #1 Camalot crack at the bolt, but deep in the slot so wouldn't be very functional to help get to the other crack. The bolt is a few feet out of the slot. Certainly a bolt would have been more appropriate higher up by the blocks seeing how the climbing at the bolt is easy and well protected.
By the time I lowered, I was spitting dirt out of my mouth, eyes, ears, nose and I didn't look around much while bailing from that weird relic.
Also, if another bolt was added at the one I bailed from to make an anchor, it would actually be a fun little varied route. 70 feet or so. Blasphemy, I know. But if the full route was never actually freed, or is a gross and dangerous pile, maybe that'd be appropriate? But then again, does Supercrack need another little 2 star route?
I'll update this description from the comments if any info is clarified.
The new book has vague info about this route that I have to believe is not firsthand based on how awful the climbing was above the bolt. Says 5.11 but no warning about how muddy it gets or loose death blocks. There IS a anchor up high but I'm skeptical that going straight up from the bolt is how it got there. But maybe I'm a wimp?
I am posting to see if anybody has info about the FA, or if Karl can add anything to the description in the book.
Also, I am wondering if the odd bolt was actually used to tension into the better looking crack to the right, or maybe I missed a free opportunity to get over there? If so, this could be an amazing route after all, but the lack of info makes me wonder if it was ever even freed, or stinks so bad that it was better left to obscurity.
There is a good #1 Camalot crack at the bolt, but deep in the slot so wouldn't be very functional to help get to the other crack. The bolt is a few feet out of the slot. Certainly a bolt would have been more appropriate higher up by the blocks seeing how the climbing at the bolt is easy and well protected.
By the time I lowered, I was spitting dirt out of my mouth, eyes, ears, nose and I didn't look around much while bailing from that weird relic.
Also, if another bolt was added at the one I bailed from to make an anchor, it would actually be a fun little varied route. 70 feet or so. Blasphemy, I know. But if the full route was never actually freed, or is a gross and dangerous pile, maybe that'd be appropriate? But then again, does Supercrack need another little 2 star route?
I'll update this description from the comments if any info is clarified.
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