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5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
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Routes in Foolproof Tower
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Animal Magnetism T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Autopilot TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Buford's House of Liver S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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High Strung T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Rice Cake Roof T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Robotic Surgery T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Self-Driving Car T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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| Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
| FA: | Herb Laeger and Rich Smith, March 1977 |
| Page Views: | 12,424 total · 50/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Dec 31, 2004 · Updates |
| Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest |
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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/…
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 climb takes the striking crack on the left side of the formation's east face and is a definite must do for the grade.
The start is a somewhat bouldery move into a thin crack that slowly widens throughout the length of the climb. The bottom moves have gotten a bit harder over time as the initial footholds have crumbled and the rock gotten slicker. Those not well-versed in wider cracks may desire large cams to protect the upper section. The climb ends on a nice ledge with anchors which give quick and easy access back to your pack (rap with single 60m).
Continuous and varied, this splitter is one that should be on your list of climbs to do at the grade - you won't be disappointed.
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