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Sidewinder
5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British PG13
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Routes in Sidewinder Rock - West Face
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Diamondback T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Invisible Touch T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Jumping Jack Crack T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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King Pin T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Kingsnake T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Munchkinland T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Rattle and Hum T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Sidewinder T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Skinny Dip T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Skinny Pin T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a X |
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Venucian Fece T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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| Type: | Trad, 70 ft (21 m) |
| FA: | Kevin Worral & Eric Schoen, June 1974 |
| Page Views: | 13,680 total · 51/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Jul 14, 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
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.
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.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Begin in the center of the formation at a left-facing flake and climb up this to a bolt. Thin face past the bolt (crux) leads into a left-arching crack system and then a vertical crack which ends at the obvious dike. Mantle up, clip a bolt and then make a long, thought-provoking traverse up and left until able to reach the top.
To descend downclimb/leap across a gap to reach a pinnacle with rap anchors located to the climber's left.
This is another semi-classic route to do and one that won't soon be forgotten. Not as scary as it looks, it's still fairly sporty and thus not recommended unless solid at the grade.
To descend downclimb/leap across a gap to reach a pinnacle with rap anchors located to the climber's left.
This is another semi-classic route to do and one that won't soon be forgotten. Not as scary as it looks, it's still fairly sporty and thus not recommended unless solid at the grade.
Location
Approach from Hidden Valley Campground by skirting along the south end of The Blob and then following a trail along the west face (passing Hobbit Roof) to the mouth of Steve Canyon. As an alternative park on the Quail Springs Road (the main road) and follow a trail leading east towards The Blob and Steve Canyon.
Sidewinder climbs face and cracks up to an obvious left-slanting dike system on the large west-facing formation at the mouth of Steve Canyon.
Sidewinder climbs face and cracks up to an obvious left-slanting dike system on the large west-facing formation at the mouth of Steve Canyon.
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