Dazed and Confused
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British R
| Type: | Trad, 160 ft (48 m) |
| GPS: | 34.0424, -116.14899 |
| FA: | Bud Bruce, Brad Johnston, Mike Orr and Randy Vogel, January 1977 |
| Page Views: | 28,679 total · 111/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Dec 31, 2004 · Updates |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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
Climb a steep slabby face with 4 bolts using smears and edges passing an optional bolted anchor and then continue past one more bolt to the top and another bolted anchor.
- Typically done as a single pitch route but it can also be done in two.
To descend: either walk off down slabs on the northwest side of the formation (climber's left) or rap the route with a single 60M rope in two (2) raps.
Location
This route lies just left of the classic Mental Physics on the west face of Lenticular Dome.



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