The Prayer

V6 boulder · 20 ft · ★★★★

First ascent: Dimitrius Fritz, 1997

Description

The Prayer is the highly aesthetic overhanging arete on the southwest corner that makes the Tsunami Boulder so identifiable. Stand start on an OK crimp and a decent sidepull. Make some long moves towards the top and try not to let your feet skate. Move straight up the arete using the holds available. Straightforward, hard and very pleasing.

Location

the SW arete on the tsunami boulder

Protection

Pads

Access

The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.

Ranked in

• #4 in Best boulder problems in Red Spring Boulders, Red Rock
• #23 in Best V5–V6 boulder problems at Red Rock

More routes on Tsunami Boulder

• The Red Wave V10
• Amazing Grace V5
• The Offering Scam V3
• Amazing Grace Low V7+
• Communion V4-5

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