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Cool but Concerned
5.11d YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British R
Avg: 3.1 from 14
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Routes in Sports Challenge Rock - East Face
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Blue Jean Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Championship Wrestling T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Clean and Jerk T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Cool but Concerned T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R |
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Cool But Not Too Concerned TR 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Disco Decoy T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Hang and Swing T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Leave it to Beaver T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Lobster, The T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b PG13 |
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Triathlon TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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| Type: | Trad, 50 ft (15 m) |
| GPS: | 34.01415, -116.16906 |
| FA: | (TR ) John Bachar, Mike Lechlinski, Lynn Hill & John Yablonski, 1980 FL: Jonny Woodward, 1983 |
| Page Views: | 2,610 total · 10/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Dec 31, 2004 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Just to the right of Championship Wrestling (the obvious offwidth crack that splits the wall into two) lies this high-quality face route.
Climb thin technical face along a thin crack/seam that jogs right near the top. Excellent rock and tenuous climbing mark this route that will make you work for your ascent. Climbing it is one matter, but hanging on long enough to protect it is another! Don't be misled by the rating as it is equal in difficulty to sport climbs much harder.
Excellent route that deserves more attention and yet another fine climb on a magnificent rock. Three, maybe three and a half stars out of five.
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