The Rectory - Fine Jade

Fine Jade is a thrilling and challenging ascent that takes you up a towering 400-foot tall buttress tower. The route is comprised of three pitches, with the majority of the climb consisting of intricate finger cracks. The first pitch is sometimes refferred to as the crux pitch for people with smaller hands as you must climb through a wide pod. Technically, the second pitch is the most challenging of the climb, featuring a fingercrack through a bulge with very little for footholds. The final pitch offers a choice between two different finishes: a more straightforward face climb or the original traversing and exposed pitch. The exposed traverse pitch requires climbers to hand or foot traverse along a narrow ledge that turns the corner of the tower to finish in a large roof.

Canyon Country Adventure Rating Scale:

• Skill Level: H (5.11- Trad)

• Fun Factor: H

• Learning Value: H

• Emotional Impact: M

• Traffic: M

• Total Time Requirement: 5-10 Hours (Traffic Dependent)

Highlights:

• Perfect for climbers breaking into 5.11 finger cracks

• Amazing views of Castle Valley and the Colorado River

• Great sunset location

Prerequisites

• Age: 12+

• Ability to hike 5 miles

• Ability to lead belay, rappel, and top-rope 5.10+ trad

What to Bring:

• Lunch

• 2-3 liters of water

• Day pack or hydration pack

• Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses

• Season appropriate clothing

• Hiking Shoes

Additional Details:

• Season: September - May

• Travel time from Moab to Trailhead: 40 minutes

• Trailhead to climb : 1 - 1.5 hours

Pricing:

• 2 People - $150 per person

• 1 Person - $200

Additional 9.75% Sales Tax and Permit Fees added at checkout

Payment methods:

• Cash: 5% discount

• Check, Venmo, PayPal