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My 7yo daughter climbing the middle section of Double Cross. This is a fist crack for small people or average size women.
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Double Cross in 1980 just below the bulge crux. As I recall, a No. 10 hex fit perfect in the main crack just above the diagonal crack.
Amazing jamming the whole way
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Joshua Tree Runner
Apr 21, 2024
“My 7yo daughter climbing the middle section of Double Cross. This is a fist crack for small people or average size women.”  

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Leading Double Cross for the second time in as many weeks. I'm pretty sure this is the way it's most commonly done (and easiest). the first piece of pro you need is right where you hop into the crack about 25 feet up. What a fun climb, and truly easy to protect where needed.
Matt slots a cam mid-crux on Double Cross.
Double Cross in 1980 just below the bulge crux. As I recall, a No. 10 hex fit perfect in the main crack just above the diagonal crack.
My 7yo daughter climbing the middle section of Double Cross. This is a fist crack for small people or average size women.
Amazing jamming the whole way
Climber on Double Cross (5.7)
Young kids can climb Double Cross, but if you are small, the lower crack may be easier as a layback. This is a photo of my 5yo boy climbing it.
Double Cross
Use #4 for first piece of protection in the undercling. Best to use an extended runner to avoid rope drag. Place a 2nd piece of pro before stepping into the crack.
~depth of field~
Such a fun route!!
Christa Cline bouldering at the start.
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