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DescriptionThese awesome domes lie in the heart of the Wonderland of Rocks and sport some of the longest routes in the park. Classics include Solid Gold (10a) and Such a Savage (11a). The climbing is characterized by steep face climbing on small edges protected by bolts. Remember though, that these climbs were put up in the days of the bolt-on-lead ethic, and ARE NOT SPORT CLIMBS. Just because these routes aren't given an "R" (by tradition) doesn't mean you won't encounter significant runouts with dangerous fall potential: a small rack is usually useful to supplement the fixed gear on these routes. The majority of the routes on these domes face northeast and thus can be quite cold in the winter and see little sun. That being said a warm day in January brings ideal climbing conditions if you don't mind being a little chilly. Getting ThereDirections are difficult in the Wonderland. It is best to bring a good map to help locate the Astro Domes. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Astro Dome - South:
Hex Marks The Poot 5.8 Trad, 2 pitches, 120 feet
Breakfast of Champions 5.8+ Trad, 2 pitches, 170 feet
Solid Gold 5.10a Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet
Piggle Pugg 5.10c Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet
Such a Savage 5.11a R Trad, 2 pitches, 170 feet
Featured Route For Astro Dome - South
Breakfast of Champions 5.8+ CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Astro Dome - South
This excellent route, one of the few at the Astro Domes that isn't all face climbing, is located on the far right side of the South Astro Dome just right of Such a Savage (5.11a R). Two vastly different and thoroughly enjoyable pitches will get you high above the desert floor, providing far reaching views of the Wonderland Of Rocks and beyond. P1) Climb a short hand/fist crack to a small ledge and then jam the somewhat awkward hand crack above (5...[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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