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'''Fisher Towers''' are a series of towers made of [[Cutler Formation|Cutler]] sandstone capped with [[Moenkopi]] sandstone and caked with a stucco of red mud located near [[Moab, Utah|Moab]], [[Utah]] ({{coord|38.7240|N|109.3083|W|type:mountain_region:US|display=inline}}). The Towers are named for a miner who lived near them in the 1880s. The Tower is world renowned as a subject for photography and for its classic [[rock climbing]] routes.<ref>{{cite book |title=Desert Rock III |first=Eric |last=Bjørnstad |publisher=Falcon |location=Helena, MO |year=1999 |isbn=1-56044-754-0}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Classic Desert Climbs |edition=2nd |first=Fred |last=Knapp |publisher=Sharp End Publishing |year=2002 |isbn=1-892540-17-7}}</ref> |
'''Fisher Towers''' are a series of towers made of [[Cutler Formation|Cutler]] sandstone capped with [[Moenkopi]] sandstone and caked with a stucco of red mud located near [[Moab, Utah|Moab]], [[Utah]] ({{coord|38.7240|N|109.3083|W|type:mountain_region:US|display=inline}}). The Towers are named for a miner who lived near them in the 1880s. The Tower is world renowned as a subject for photography and for its classic [[rock climbing]] routes.<ref>{{cite book |title=Desert Rock III |first=Eric |last=Bjørnstad |publisher=Falcon |location=Helena, MO |year=1999 |isbn=1-56044-754-0}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Classic Desert Climbs |edition=2nd |first=Fred |last=Knapp |publisher=Sharp End Publishing |year=2002 |isbn=1-892540-17-7}}</ref> |
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The Towers lie just south of a larger [[mesa]] which they are emerging from on a [[geological time scale]]. {{convert|1000|ft|m}} north of the main formation there is a tower which has only partway emerged from the mesa. The Towers are composed of three major fins of rock that run from the northeast closer to the mesa out to the southwest and into a desert valley. The fins are between {{convert|1000|and|2000|ft|m}} long and separated from each other by about {{convert|1000|ft|m}}. Each fin contains multiple towers, a number of which have been named.{{Citation needed|date=December 2011}} |
The Towers lie just south of a larger [[mesa]] which they are emerging from on a [[geological time scale]]. {{convert|1000|ft|m}} north of the main formation there is a tower which has only partway emerged from the mesa. The Towers are composed of three major fins of rock that run from the northeast closer to the mesa out to the southwest and into a desert valley. The fins are between {{convert|1000|and|2000|ft|m}} long and separated from each other by about {{convert|1000|ft|m}}. Each fin contains multiple towers, a number of which have been named.{{Citation needed|date=December 2011}} |
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Since the Fisher Towers are most often seen and approached from the north it's fitting to describe them from north to south. The eastern most section of the northern most fin is dominated by a tower known as the ''King Fisher''. The ridge line of the fin drops considerable before reaching the western formation called ''Ancient Arts''. The ''Ancient Arts'' is composed of four separate summits the most striking of which is the ''cork screw summit''. The Middle fin is split into two very distinct towers known as ''Echo Tower'' in the east and ''Cottontail'' in the west. The southern most fin is best known for containing the Fisher Towers with the greatest elevation and prominence, a structure named [[ |
Since the Fisher Towers are most often seen and approached from the north it's fitting to describe them from north to south. The eastern most section of the northern most fin is dominated by a tower known as the ''King Fisher''. The ridge line of the fin drops considerable before reaching the western formation called ''Ancient Arts''. The ''Ancient Arts'' is composed of four separate summits the most striking of which is the ''cork screw summit''. The Middle fin is split into two very distinct towers known as ''Echo Tower'' in the east and ''Cottontail'' in the west. The southern most fin is best known for containing the Fisher Towers with the greatest elevation and prominence, a structure named [[Titan Tower (Fisher Towers)|Titan Tower]]. The eastern portion of the southern fin is the less well known ''Oracle'' which physically connects back to the mesa.{{Citation needed|date=December 2011}} |
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The area has many other named structures, such as the ''Cobra'' and the ''Sundial'', both found in between King Fisher and Echo Tower. Each consists of balanced rocks perched above smaller supports. Another example is the ''Lizard Rock'', a {{convert|60|ft|m|adj=on}} tower near the parking lot.{{Citation needed|date=December 2011}} |
The area has many other named structures, such as the ''Cobra'' and the ''Sundial'', both found in between King Fisher and Echo Tower. Each consists of balanced rocks perched above smaller supports. Another example is the ''Lizard Rock'', a {{convert|60|ft|m|adj=on}} tower near the parking lot.{{Citation needed|date=December 2011}} |
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== Rock Climbing == |
== Rock Climbing == |
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| ⚫ | Development of the Towers as climbing areas start in the early 1960s. The first notable technical climb was a route called the [[Finger of Fate (Fisher Towers)|Finger of Fate]], which summits Titan Tower and was later featured in [[Fifty Classic Climbs of North America]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Fifty Favorite Climbs: The Ultimate North American Tick List |first=Mark |last=Kroese |publisher=The Mountaineers Books |year=2001 |isbn=0-89886-728-2}}</ref> The Towers are also very well known for the ''cork screw summit'' of the ''Ancient Arts'' tower, most commonly accessed by the [[Stolen Chimney (Fisher Towers)|Stolen Chimney]] Route. Photographs of the unusual ''cork screw summit'' have been extensively published in many settings including mainstream advertisements.<ref>{{cite video |title=Citibank ThankYou Card Commercial |date=21 Nov 2011 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE4bcq8Plzk |accessdate=14 Oct 2012}} Alex Honnold and [[Katie Brown (Rock Climber)|Katie Brown]] climbing the ''Ancient Arts'' tower.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Development of the Towers as climbing areas start in the early 1960s. The first notable technical climb was a route called the [[Finger of Fate (Fisher Towers)|Finger of Fate]], which summits |
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*{{cite book |title=Classic Desert Climbs |edition=2nd |first=Fred |last=Knapp |publisher=Sharp End Publishing |year=2002 |isbn=1-892540-17-7}} |
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*{{cite book|last=Green|first=Stewart M.|title=Rock climbing Utah|year=1998|publisher=Falcon|location=Helena, Mont.|isbn=1560445947}} |
*{{cite book|last=Green|first=Stewart M.|title=Rock climbing Utah|year=1998|publisher=Falcon|location=Helena, Mont.|isbn=1560445947}} |
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== External links == |
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* {{cite web |url=http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/hiking_trails/fisher_towers_trail.html |title=Fishers Towers Trail |publisher=Bureau of Land Management}} |
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* {{cite web |url=http://www.mountainproject.com/v/utah/moab_area/fisher_towers/105716787 |title=Fisher Towers |publisher=Mountain Project |accessdate=2011-05-15}} |
* {{cite web |url=http://www.mountainproject.com/v/utah/moab_area/fisher_towers/105716787 |title=Fisher Towers |publisher=Mountain Project |accessdate=2011-05-15}} |
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* {{cite web |url=http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/North_America/United_States/Utah/Moab/Fisher_Towers/ |title=Fisher Towers |publisher=rockclimbing.com |accessdate=2011-05-15}} |
* {{cite web |url=http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/North_America/United_States/Utah/Moab/Fisher_Towers/ |title=Fisher Towers |publisher=rockclimbing.com |accessdate=2011-05-15}} |
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* {{cite summitpost |id=153062 |name=Fisher Towers/Onion Creek Towers|accessdate=2011-05-15}} |
* {{cite summitpost |id=153062 |name=Fisher Towers/Onion Creek Towers|accessdate=2011-05-15}} |
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Revision as of 09:34, 28 January 2013
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 The Fisher Towers viewed from the west at sundown | |
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| Nearest city | Moab, Utah |
| Climbing type | trad and aid climbing of towers and faces |
| Height | Titan: 900 feet (270 m); Ancient Art: 400 feet (120 m) |
| Pitches | up to 7 |
| Ratings | Apart from couple moderate routes most climbs are at hard (up to A6) |
| Grades | up to IV |
| Rock type | Cutler sandstone capped with Moenkopi sandstone and caked with a stucco of red mud |
| Quantity of rock | months worth |
| Development | developed |
| Cliff aspect | south facing |
| Season | fall and spring |
| Ownership | Bureau of Land Management |
| Camping | free |
| Classic climbs | Stolen Chimney (5.10d or 5.8 A0) on Ancient Art Finger of Fate (5.8 A3) on Titan |
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Fisher Towers are a series of towers made of Cutler sandstone capped with Moenkopi sandstone and caked with a stucco of red mud located near Moab, Utah (38°43′26″N 109°18′30″W / 38.7240°N 109.3083°W). The Towers are named for a miner who lived near them in the 1880s. The Tower is world renowned as a subject for photography and for its classic rock climbing routes.[1][2]
Location
The nearest town is Moab, Utah about 16 miles (26 km) to the southwest. The area is generally accessed from Fisher Towers Road off of Route 128 which runs along the Colorado River between I-70 and Route 191. Castleton Tower is visible approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) to the southwest from different parts of the Fisher Tower's area.[citation needed]
The Towers lie just south of a larger mesa which they are emerging from on a geological time scale. 1,000 feet (300 m) north of the main formation there is a tower which has only partway emerged from the mesa. The Towers are composed of three major fins of rock that run from the northeast closer to the mesa out to the southwest and into a desert valley. The fins are between 1,000 and 2,000 feet (300 and 610 m) long and separated from each other by about 1,000 feet (300 m). Each fin contains multiple towers, a number of which have been named.[citation needed]
Since the Fisher Towers are most often seen and approached from the north it's fitting to describe them from north to south. The eastern most section of the northern most fin is dominated by a tower known as the King Fisher. The ridge line of the fin drops considerable before reaching the western formation called Ancient Arts. The Ancient Arts is composed of four separate summits the most striking of which is the cork screw summit. The Middle fin is split into two very distinct towers known as Echo Tower in the east and Cottontail in the west. The southern most fin is best known for containing the Fisher Towers with the greatest elevation and prominence, a structure named Titan Tower. The eastern portion of the southern fin is the less well known Oracle which physically connects back to the mesa.[citation needed]
The area has many other named structures, such as the Cobra and the Sundial, both found in between King Fisher and Echo Tower. Each consists of balanced rocks perched above smaller supports. Another example is the Lizard Rock, a 60-foot (18 m) tower near the parking lot.[citation needed]
Rock Climbing
Development of the Towers as climbing areas start in the early 1960s. The first notable technical climb was a route called the Finger of Fate, which summits Titan Tower and was later featured in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.[3] The Towers are also very well known for the cork screw summit of the Ancient Arts tower, most commonly accessed by the Stolen Chimney Route. Photographs of the unusual cork screw summit have been extensively published in many settings including mainstream advertisements.[4]
In film
The Fisher Towers were featured in the opening scene of Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Television commercials, advertisements, and even scenes from famous movies have been filmed in the area of Moab, Utah (where the Fisher Towers are located).[citation needed]
Guidebooks
- Bjørnstad, Eric (1999). Rock climbing desert rock III : Moab to Colorado National Monument. Helena, MO: Falcon. ISBN 1-56044-754-0.
- Knapp, Fred (2002). Classic Desert Climbs (2nd ed.). Sharp End Publishing. ISBN 1-892540-17-7.
- Green, Stewart M. (1998). Rock climbing Utah. Helena, Mont.: Falcon. ISBN 1560445947.
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References
- ^ Bjørnstad, Eric (1999). Desert Rock III. Helena, MO: Falcon. ISBN 1-56044-754-0.
- ^ Knapp, Fred (2002). Classic Desert Climbs (2nd ed.). Sharp End Publishing. ISBN 1-892540-17-7.
- ^ Kroese, Mark (2001). Fifty Favorite Climbs: The Ultimate North American Tick List. The Mountaineers Books. ISBN 0-89886-728-2.
- ^ Citibank ThankYou Card Commercial. 21 Nov 2011. Retrieved 14 Oct 2012. Alex Honnold and Katie Brown climbing the Ancient Arts tower.
External links
- "Fishers Towers Trail". Bureau of Land Management.
- "Fisher Towers". Mountain Project. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- "Fisher Towers". rockclimbing.com. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- "Fisher Towers/Onion Creek Towers". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2011-05-15.