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Fire or Retire

Name: Fire or Retire
Rating: 2.7

5.10c YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII UIAA 20 ZA E2 5b British

Routes in Jam or Slam Rock (SW Face)

L › R R › L A › Z

	Amionit TR 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Cranking Skills or Hospital Bills T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R
	Crimp or Wimp TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Fire or Retire T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Free Bubba John T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Grip or Whip TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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Type:	Trad, 50 ft (15 m)
FA:	Randy Vogel and Randy McDonald, 1979 Direct Finish: Chris Miller, 1999
Page Views:	2,598 total · 10/month
Shared By:	C Miller on Dec 31, 2001
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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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

The climb is identified as a left-facing vertical corner which is jammed, liebacked and stemmed to a horizontal three-quarters of the way up. The original finish cut right in the horizontal but a newer bolted finish straightens out the line.

Lots of variety is packed into this climb which makes it well worth a visit or two.

Location

Hidden from view until almost at the base, this left-facing corner on the southwest face is located in a sunny and sheltered spot perfect for those cold windy days.