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London Calling
5.11c,
Trad, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 2.1 from 15
votes
FA: Bob Gaines, Todd Gordon & Mark Hoffman, April 1993
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Central Joshua…
> Echo Rock Area
> Echo Rock
> Echo Rock - S Face
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
This route starts down and right of British Airways. A small cam protects hard moves getting to 1st bolt. The crux move is getting past the 1st bolt (very technical moves - 5.11c). Above 2 more bolts protect face climbing on big plates (a bit loose) up and then left to join British Airways at its 1st bolt. Finish up British Airways (you do the crux of it as well). Would give it only 2 of 5 stars. Rap off.
In the photo, the lower section is hidden by the boulder; crux is reaching over the small roof you can just see.
Protection
5 bolts (2 of which are on British Airways) 3/4" to 1" cam to protect getting to 1st bolt
CA
Extend draws to reduce rope drag while pulling the exit moves of British Airways, or its a unpleasant finish or the British Airways flight.
The bottom is really gritty, but overall a pretty fun route. Oct 25, 2010
Joshua Tree, CA
Seattle, WA
Joshua Tree, CA