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Compassion of the Elephants
5.10c,
Trad, 100 ft (30 m),
Avg: 2.8 from 13
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FA: Maria Cranor & Randy Vogel, November 1979
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Central Joshua…
> Echo Rock Area
> Little Hunk
> Little Hunk - S…
> SW Face Left (Trespas…
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 from the top of a boulder. Thin face climbing leads to the first bolt before the horizontal break. Getting established above the break proves to be problematic, and the climbing up and then over to the crux tends towards the unbelievable, being quite thin. The crux itself involves making even thinner moves to gain an undercling flake.
The long and lonely leading above is not as difficult, but is certainly thought-provoking with its sparse protection (only 2 bolts on this section).
Extend the lower clips to avoid rope-drag.
Protection
6 bolts, bolted anchors/rap station - 2 ropes needed for rappel.
[Hide Photo] 1980 something... Kris Solem climbing The Compassion of The Elephants. Photo by Charlie Crist.
[Hide Photo] At the crux - also the 80's - notice my newly bought Asolo Onsights!
[Hide Photo] Compassion of the Elephants (5.10c R), Joshua Tree NP
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The setting, the moves, the runout...
must re-visit soon... Dec 3, 2008
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