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Quest for Fire
5.11b/c,
Trad, 70 ft (21 m),
Avg: 2.8 from 13
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FA: Tom Gilje, Dan Osman & Mike Waugh
California
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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 is located on a small sub-face to the far left and up from the lowest point of the main wall. A right leaning thin crack leads to a thin flake above. Powerful moves up and through the beginning lead to a good rest. Thin pro (HB brass are comforting, but not required), thin fingers, and good feet lead up the flake to meet the bolt on Make or Break Flake (5.10b), finish as per that route.
Protection
Mostly smaller than 2", brass helpful, a few 3" for the belay.
[Hide Photo] Make or Break Flake (5.10b) and Quest For Fire (5.11b) on the right, Joshua Tree NP
CA
While possible to cut left and finish up via the bolt of Make or Break Flake we cut back right in a right-slanting thin crack/seam for a harder, more sustained finish. Apr 8, 2005
San Diego, CA