PRINT: Rock Climb Northwest Passage, Joshua Tree National Park

Northwest Passage

5.10a R, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 1 from 4 votes
FA: Todd Swain, Patty Furbush, October 1990
California > Joshua Tree NP > Wonderland of R… > Wonderland North > N Wonderland Ap… > Gilligan's Island > Mary Ann's Face

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

To approach this climb, tunnel under a large boulder left of the main Gilligan's Island face. This route climbs a red stained arete on the higher face.

Interesting moves past the first bolt leads to average slab climbing. Interest is kept alive through the first three bolts as they all appear quite decrepit and the second seems to have a crack.

Protection

4 bolts and a a yellow Alien or equivalent between bolts 3 and 4. 4th bolt has no hanger. Medium to hand-sized gear for the anchor.

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past the crux...