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The Techulator Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Techulator

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	Aged Oak Barrels TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Aspire TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Chute To Kill T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	E. B. Bon Homme T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Friendly Fists T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Garden Path T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hair Line T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R
	High and Dry (aka Short but Flared) T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Muffin Bandits T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Muffin Head T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Perspire TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Pillar Of Dawn T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Science Experiments You Can Eat T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Slow Mutants T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Spire Route T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Tchalk is Cheap T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Techie Tips T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Too Thin For Poodles T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Too Wide for Chihuahas T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Under A Raging Moon T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Wren's Nest T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,411 ft	1,344 m
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.

The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

The Techulator is a worthy and sunny destination. There are many decent to good routes, enough to keep most anyone busy for a day or two. There may not be a single five star classic but there are many one- three star routes including Muffin Bandits (5.10b) face to crack, E.B. Bon Homme (5.9) a nice splitter, Alexander's Salamander (5.10d) finger crack and Tchalk is Cheap (5.10d).

Getting There

Take the north Wonderland approach as though heading for Ellesmere Island and Gilligan's Island. Just after passing Ellesmere and Gilligan's Island on the trail cut due east around the northern base of Gilligan's. A group of formations are seen to the east including The Techulator, Pernicious Dome, El Dorado and the Skin Graft. The approach is ~2 miles and takes 45 minutes or so.