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Silent Scream (aka Shock the Monkey)
5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British
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Routes in Pixie Rock
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If Only Rae Had Thumbs TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X |
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Lascivious Conduct T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Other Werner Braun, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Pixie Stick TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Rhythm of the Heart T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Scream Chuck T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Silent but Deadly T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Silent Scream (aka Shock the Monkey) T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Srepopers Roid TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Swift and Silent T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Tom's Solo T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Vaino's Lost in Pot T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X |
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Who's First T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
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| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 34.09453, -116.15627 |
| FA: | (TR) Alan Nelson and Mike Beck December 1982, FL: unknown |
| Page Views: | 8,428 total · 29/month |
| Shared By: | Anonymous Climber on Jun 25, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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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/…
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
A Josh classic! VERY popular route that draws a big crowd. Silent Scream climbs the bucketed face about thirty feet right of Who's First in the center of the SE face of Pixie Rock. Reach up, pull down. A little tricky move at the top keeps it exciting all the way home. Scramble down off the back and set your anchor. Long slings or a couple of cordalettes can be used to run the anchor up and over the top of the route.
Toproping: You can scramble up the back side of Pixie or up the steep slot to the left of the route to set an anchor at the top. Be very careful either way!
The name Shock The Monkey comes from a Peter Gabriel song of the same name from his 1982 Security release.
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