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Moonbeam Crack
5.13a YDS 7c+ French 29 Ewbanks IX+ UIAA 29 ZA E6 6c British PG13
Avg: 2 from 2 votes
Type: | Trad, 50 ft (15 m) |
FA: | (TR) John Bachar, 1983 FL: Wolfgang Gullich, 1987 |
Page Views: | 2,981 total · 17/month |
Shared By: | peachy spohn on Mar 28, 2010 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
The Moonbeam crack is short and powerful. From the start, do a hard lockoff to a good, rounded hold. Then power through a few lie-back moves, eventually high-stepping to that good, rounded hold. Set up for a big move and go for the hold out left (a sloping ledge/slot). This is the crux. Finish up the widening crack to a one bolt anchor. If you're shorter (5'10" or under) this is harder than Desert Shield. A fun, stout, and powerful route.
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