This area is also known as Aires Butte. Author reports 5.7 trad. There is also a 5.4 climb that looks like it's in the same spot that is protected by bolts and pitons.
I've done the climb on the southeast "face" several times and it is protected with bolts and pitons. I suppose some trad gear might work in a spot or two, but the rock is pretty soft? Here is a link to Tanyas and my route description.
http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-aires-butte.htm
The elevation is 6492 feet, not 6617...just thought I'd mention that! Good page otherwise; there are enough bolts on Led by Sheep it is not needed to bring any trad gear.
smallory - Jan 9, 2007 4:43 pm - Hasn't voted
Mount Ariel - Aires ButteThis area is also known as Aires Butte. Author reports 5.7 trad. There is also a 5.4 climb that looks like it's in the same spot that is protected by bolts and pitons.
bobeck - Dec 22, 2008 9:45 am - Voted 10/10
Route DescriptionI've done the climb on the southeast "face" several times and it is protected with bolts and pitons. I suppose some trad gear might work in a spot or two, but the rock is pretty soft? Here is a link to Tanyas and my route description.
http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-aires-butte.htm
Matt Lemke - Dec 30, 2020 8:42 am - Hasn't voted
Aires Butte ElevationThe elevation is 6492 feet, not 6617...just thought I'd mention that! Good page otherwise; there are enough bolts on Led by Sheep it is not needed to bring any trad gear.