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Asian Friends Buttress Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Asian Friends Buttress

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	Asian Friends T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Asian Friends Buttress \| 5153 T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Desert Senna T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Person Sitting in Darkness T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Robitussin T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	SARS T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Taiwan Strait, The TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Yellow Peril T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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Elevation:	4,439 ft	1,353 m
GPS:	34.06932, -116.17327 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

This is a light colored formation seen to the right of the pointed formation described in the West Mongolia approach. It can be identified by crack on the upper left face. This is "Yellow Peril". "Asian Friends" is an excellent 5.6, if the bolts are still there.
Other routes have also been done on this formation.
A wash through a small Valley leads to the boulder gully at the base.

Getting There

From the pointed formation, first encountered on the approach. Go around it's right side and follow a wash through boulders to a small valley beneath this formation.