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5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British
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Routes in The Comic Strip - SW Face
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Charlie Brown T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Circus Act T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Comic Book T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Cruising for Burgers T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 |
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Frontal Lobotomy T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Full Frontal Nudity T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Invisible Man, The T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 |
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Pacific Coast Highway S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Right On Top of Me T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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| Type: | Trad, 190 ft (58 m), 2 pitches |
| GPS: | 34.0131, -116.1433 |
| FA: | Randy Vogel and Dave Evans, February 1976 |
| Page Views: | 6,259 total · 21/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Jul 10, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
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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
This is a really fun two pitch route that is well worth doing when in the area. It's easily as good as the Comic Book route and more interesting too, although it typically has fewer stars.
P1) Start on the most obvious crack splitting the face - this is the Comic Book route (5.9+)- and climb it past some wide sections to a dyke. Traverse left 20 feet to a bolted belay on the dyke.
P2) Climb sporty friction past three bolts from the belay, aiming for a crack which leads to a ledge.
- To descend there exists several options -
- From the ledge with bolts scramble up an awkward crack to the top of the formation. From here downclimb/scramble to the west down a rocky gully and then circle around the toe of the formation back to your pack. This should take about 10-15 minutes if you hit it right.
- Rap the route from anchors after the second pitch (165 feet/50 meters) - with two (2) ropes.
- Rap 85 feet/26 meters from the top anchors down and right to the anchor atop the first pitch of Comic Book. From here a second 85 foot/ 26 meter rap leads to the ground. - This is the easiest way to go as it requires a single rope, but it's not advisable if other parties are climbing the Comic Book route.
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