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Too Bold to Bolt
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British X
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Routes in Echo Rock - West Face
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April Fools T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Battle of the Bulge T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R |
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Cherrie Pie T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Cherry Bomb T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Don't Quit Stitching T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Double Dip T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 |
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Eff Four T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Evans-Cole-Orville (aka Cole-Evans) T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Falcon and The Snowman, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Fall from Grace T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Forbidden Paradise T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Gone in 60 Seconds T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b R |
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Heart and Sole T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Highway 62 T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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In Like Flynn TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Legolas T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Love and Rockets T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Minute Man T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 |
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Penny Ante TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Penny Lane S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Quick Draw McGraw T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Raindogs TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Respect The Pouch S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13 |
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Roxy's Rock T,TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Slab, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Stichter Quits T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Stick to What T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Such a Sandwich TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Team Slug (aka Cliff Pounder) T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Ten Conversations at Once T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Too Bold to Bolt T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X |
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Too Old to Bolt TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Tooth Beaver T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Trough, The T 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c |
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Try Again T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Unzipper T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 |
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Yo Yo TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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| Type: | Trad, 100 ft (30 m) |
| GPS: | 34.02513, -116.15617 |
| FA: | Alan Nelson (onsight solo), December 1985 |
| Page Views: | 1,879 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | Alan Nelson on Jul 31, 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
In the old days, routes were established from the ground up (how archaic!). The bolt wars were raging in the mid-80's, and if you didn't belong to the chic clique or live up to their unwritten standards, you'd likely see your efforts fall victim to a chopper's chisel. Given the proliferation of bolts and routes on Echo Rock, this route was established in a manner that precluded removal: an on-sight free-solo. The name was a tongue-in-cheek commentary for the times. In an ironic twist, one of the resident "big-names" came along shortly afterwards and placed a bolt on the route!
Climb the middle of the face left of Double Dip. Watch out for crunchy rock and bad holds.
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