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The Dilithium Crystal Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Dilithium Crystal

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	Coffee Achiever S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Daily Grind S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Dr Claw S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Enterprise S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Extreme Caffeine S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Klingon S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Lava Java S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lieutenant Uhura S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Liquid Fire S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Mega Meld S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Mind Meld S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Not for Sale S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Phasers on Stun S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Photon Torpedo S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Quantum Torpedo S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Romulan Roof S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Shuttle Craft S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Stardate S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Trouble with Tribbles (aka Impulse Power) S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Vulcan Variation S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Access Issue: Bridges Out! IMPORTANT LADWP NEGOTIATIONS!! Details

Due to liability concerns, bridges are being removed in the Owens River Gorge at the request of LADWP. The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund are currently in negotiations with LADWP to get this issue resolved. In the meantime, please continue to be good land stewards by respecting these bridge closures and finding alternate crossing points until this issue is resolved.

1) Never park or camp overnight at the access points.
2) Always park off the pavement, taking great care to avoid blocking the gates.
3) Clean up after your dogs. (Local climbers are finding abandoned doggie poop bags.)
4) Pack out all trash and TP, including picking up after others.
5) Use the outhouses if at all possible.

Description

This sweet little stack of rock is home to a bunch of great climbs in the 5.11-5.12 range. The routes are tightly packed and generally receive afternoon sun.

Getting There

Approach via the Central Gorge. Either cross the river by the bathroom and then hike under the Eldorado Roof, or follow the trail until directly across from the Crystal, descend steeply to the river and cross over wooden bridge.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Dilithium Crystal

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 52 ● Lava Java Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 118 ● Extreme Caffeine Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 62 ● Coffee Achiever Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 28 ● Liquid Fire Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 123 ● Photon Torpedo Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 27 ● Lieutenant Uhura Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 18 ● Quantum Torpedo Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 44 ● Dr Claw Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 53 ● Klingon Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 16 ● Romulan Roof Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 50 ● Mind Meld Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 72 ● Enterprise Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 20 ● Mega Meld Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 38 ● Phasers on Stun Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 7 ● Not for Sale Sport