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Location: CA : Joshua Tree National Park : Split Rocks : Future Games Rock : Invisibility Lessons (5.9)
By: Rob "rk" Kalinowski When: Jul 26, 2002 | view comment >> | Comments: Well, I have to dissagree with Mike's description of the begiining "easy". Of course, you'll have to take my comments with a grain of salt since this was my first 9 trad lead ever, and I wouldn't have tried it except for the fact that it was my last day in J-Tree and I had just finished the 8+ to the left (Continuum). A man who my friend and climbing buddy Mike and I dubbed "Cool James" told me it was more straightforward then the 8+ and since I had lead that, I should definitely lead Invisibi... more >>
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Location: CA : Joshua Tree National Park : Belle Campground : Castle Rock-North Side : Diagnostics (5.6)
By: Rob "rk" Kalinowski When: Jul 9, 2002 | view comment >> | Comments: My first lead climb in J-Tree! Sharp! Tape up and welcome to J-Tree! This route reminds me of the East Slab on the Dome in Boulder Canyon, but this is a more direct line and a more solid, consistant crack. Jam up and go. Eventually, the crack peters out, and it gets "frictiony", so beginner leaders should put in a piece before leaving the crack! Jam and go, and have fun!
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Location: CA : Joshua Tree National Park : Lost Horse Area : Hemingway Buttress : Hemingway Buttress (East Fa... : White Lightning (5.7)
By: Rob "rk" Kalinowski When: Jul 9, 2002 | view comment >> | Comments: Great Route, must do for the grade! I thought the crux was near the start,about 10-15 ft up, when you have to enter the crack past the little slabby part.Just throw in some pro, and go! The variation to the left near the top is veryfun (6). Enjoy!
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