# Climbers Link Six Zion Walls in Historic 18-Hour Climb

> Two climbers set a new record by linking six Zion big walls in 18 hours.
- Title: Climbers Link Six Zion Walls in Historic 18-Hour Climb
- Summary: Two climbers set a new record by linking six Zion big walls in 18 hours. Connor Baty and Max Krieger became the first team to link six Zion big walls in…
- Keywords: zion national park, climbing, connor baty, max krieger, big walls, speed climbing, zion walls, sports, travel, Climbers, Link, Six
- Source: Climbing — https://climbing.com/news/climbers-make-history-in-zion-utah
- Author: Corey Buhay
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:47:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zion national park, climbing, connor baty, max krieger, big walls, speed climbing, zion walls, sports, travel
## Historic First Linkup
Connor Baty and Max Krieger became the first team to link six Zion big walls in under 24 hours.
## Record-Breaking Time
They completed the enchainment in just 18 hours and 52 minutes on their first attempt.
## Six Walls Linked
The linkup included Monkeyfinger, Lunar Ecstacy, Sheer Lunacy, Moonlight Buttress, Touchstone Wall, and Prodigal Sun.
## Previous Records
Prior to their attempt, the record was four walls first completed in 1992 by Conrad Anker and Doug Heinrich.
## Preparation Timeline
Baty first got the idea after linking three walls solo in October 2024 and planned with Krieger in late September 2026.
## Weather Challenge
Rain threatened their single weather window on October 12, 2026, but they climbed anyway.
## Climbing Strategy
They split the load by skillset: Baty took Lunar Ecstacy, Moonlight Buttress, and Prodigal Sun; Krieger took Monkeyfinger, Sheer Lunacy, and Touchstone.
## Heat Challenge
Krieger suffered dehydration cramps and dizziness in 90-degree temperatures during the climb.
## Bird Encounter
Baty fistfought a large bird on Prodigal Sun around midnight after it dive-bombed him repeatedly.
## Final Time
They topped out Prodigal Sun at 11:52 p.m., setting new FKTs for Lunar Ecstacy and the five- and six-wall enchainments.
## Next Steps
Baty left town the next day for a 30-day paddle from Colorado to Mexico along the Colorado River.
## Key takeaway

Connor Baty and Max Krieger became the first team to link six Zion big walls in under 24 hours, setting a new speed record.