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Winter Wine
5.10c R,
Trad, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 2.4 from 19
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FA: Jonny Woodward and Randy Vogel - Nov 1982
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Pinto Basin
> Jumbo Rock Area
> Conan's Corridor
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/…
Description
Start as for Gem, but move right along the quartz dike for 12' and past a 3' THIN crack (RP's here). Continue another 8' of awkward face climbing with no pro to join a splitter hand crack. Descend as for Gem.
Protection
I toproped this one using a few cams (.5, .75, 3?). If leading, be sure to include RPs to protect a short thin crack section.
[Hide Photo] Jeff Crow uncorks the robust Winter Wine. Photo: Mike Morley
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