Take Back the Rainbow, 5.10

Take Back the Rainbow, 5.10

8th Pitch- 30m- 5.9/ This pitch can easily be the crux of the route depending on conditions. I led it when it was wet which made for a burly and slick experience. There are two variations. I traversed right from the tree and began in the main chimney that leads to the top. If wet, it no doubt would work better to start in the left drier chimney and traverse right into the main one above the wet portion. The base of the main chimney serves as a drainage and was quite wet and slick in May. I ran it out until a 4” protected well at the top of the straight up and down wet portion, my back against the slick right wall. Then the angle eases up a bit and the rock is much drier. Continue up the tall flared chimney to the top. I only placed one more bomber 4” and a ticked out 3” near the top. A 5” and/or 6” could be placed, but the chimney is mostly flaring. At the top is a huge tree in which to belay. Take Back the Rainbow, 5.10, 8 Pitches, Bridge Mountain, Zion National Park, May, 2011
Dow Williams
on May 24, 2011 11:14 am
Image Type(s): Rock Climbing
Image ID: 717935

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