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Pommel (North Face)

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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/…

Description

Seldom visited is this shaded face with a minimal number of routes which include Wanna Bong (5.9) a clean 2-7 inch crack that splits the formation in one 120 foot sweep and Pinnacle Aerobics (5.11a) a tenuous friction route up a gradually steepening face.

Getting There

Approach along the Saddle Rocks trail and then head left to the north side scrambling up boulders to the base. The approach takes about 30 minutes from the car.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 2 ● Wanna Bong Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 2 ● Pinnacle Aerobics Sport

● Wanna Bong

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

● Pinnacle Aerobics

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport

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"Wanna Bong", goes up the obvious crack.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

"Wanna Bong", goes up the obvious crack. Photo by Blitzo.