Pumping Ego
5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British PG13
| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 34.0183, -116.16159 |
| FA: | Alan Nelson, Mike Beck, Diane Pitts & Karl Mueller, 12/29/80 |
| Page Views: | 1,699 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Jul 6, 2002 |
| 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 ways up to the first bolt (1/2"), do the crux and then wander upwards on steep slab past three more bolts to the top.
Gear belay and scramble/down-climb off to the climber's right (fastest being along the margin of the wall just right of this climb).
A worthwhile and fun route worth doing while in the area which is not nearly as greasy as it's neighbor to the left.
- In a very rare and commendable move Alan replaced the bolts on this and all the other routes he put up in Joshua Tree; if more people took the time and effort to replace the old bolts on their routes places like Josh would be even nicer and certainly much safer - thanks a ton Alan!
Location
Just right of Chalk Up Another One, and the last climb encountered before the face ends in a jumble of stacked blocks.



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