PRINT: Rock Climb Chute to Kill, Joshua Tree National Park

Chute to Kill

5.10c, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),

Avg: 2.8 from 8 votes
FA: Troy Mayr, 1988
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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 will test your faith in the J-Tree stone! Very delicate thin edging starts the route off with a crux section between the 3rd and 5th bolts. The start could be considered the 10c section depending on height. A fun route to top-rope as well after climbing Lead Us Not Into Temptation (5.9). The best decent is to rap off the Lead Us Not Into Temptation anchors. Enjoy!

Protection

6 Bolts to a 2 bolt anchor (with no rap rings).

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Lisa Pritchett leading Chute to Kill

Chute to Kill (5.10c), Joshua Tree NP
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Photo by Greg Epperson

Chute to Kill (5.10c), Joshua Tree NP Photo by Greg Epperson

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C Miller
CA

5.10c

A fun and well-protected outing on the lesser visited backside of the North Astro Dome. Good for after warming up on Lead Us Not Into Temptation. Three stars out of five. Mar 3, 2005