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Boortemus
5.10+,
Trad, 30 ft (9 m),
Avg: 3 from 42
votes
FA: Brian Hudson, Rob Stahl and Dave Stahl, 1980
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Indian Cove
> Rattlesnake Canyon
> Iceberg Boulder…
> Boortemus Boulder
Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024
Details
Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.
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
A beautiful line located on a large boulder 100 yards west of the Iceberg Boulder. Slightly offset so you can't see it until you're on top of it or just past it. Right off the ground a couple of moves of very tight hands lead to 30 feet or so of awesome gently overhanging hands. This would be a three star route if it were only longer. As it is, it is excellent and one of the best cracks in Indian Cove for sure. On excellent rock and with excellent protection and sinker jams and a low crux, this is an excellent route for someone wanting to push their crack leading level.
Protection
.5" to 3", take several hand sized pieces. 2 bolt anchor, but if missing requires 3-5" gear or sling something massive a long ways back from the edge.
[Hide Photo] Richard Shore leading Boortemus 5.10d in less-than-ideal conditions. Photo: A. Kentner
[Hide Photo] Josh Higgins leads Boortemus (5.10d), Indian Cove.
CA
Joshua Tree
Bend, OR
Joshua Tree
Harder than Illusion Dweller, Fisticuffs, Rubicon. IMO
~Sooze Sep 19, 2009
San Diego
youtube.com/watch?v=57uHp2s… Dec 4, 2016
Phoenix, AZ
951-527-7959
San Diego
Varnish inside the crack at the top sounds very hollow.
Great crack!!! Feb 19, 2023
Henderson, NV