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/…
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The route is named for a, now defunct, gym in nearby Yucca Valley run by Lee, a fit older gentleman not unlike Jack Lalanne. Dec 11, 2003
The fixed pin is gone. Jan 25, 2006
Lassitude 33
Really fun route. Mar 25, 2019
One day waitin for my buddies to shower . I sat with Lee at his desk up front. the walls around him were plastered with posters and photos of him with the likes of Arnold, Lou F, Franco Columbo etc etc This day he was jawing with a couple of his old body building buddies. They were telling stories bout back in the day times training and doing muscle shows with fellow gym guys who all later became the big stars of body building. Lee started in about when he walked into a tavern and saw an old body building friend tending bar. Lee said he hadnt seen in him years. As he turned around and saw Lee, he said ' Whoa you look like 500 miles of bad road !" as Lee recalled : "I took that as an insult and told him a few things Then he threw a punch at me which I stopped with a quick catch in my palm clamped tight around his fist and twisted him down crumpled to the floor at my feet Poor guy was that outta shape !..500 miles of bad road ?..I showed him !" I nearly fell off my chair laughing as Lee pulled me back onto the chair with a one handed vise grip. The thing that got me laughing was he really did look like 500 miles of bad road ! We always made sure to stop in say hello He was a local legend and straight shooter not too mention the nicest person you'd ever meet. Sad to hear he passed away a few years ago. May 30, 2019