PRINT: Rock Climb Slapshot, Joshua Tree National Park

Slapshot

5.12b, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Bob Gaines and Tony Sartin, October 1996
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Echo Rock Area > Rusty Wall

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 is on the far left side of the wall, left of Wangerbanger. Climb the face up and left to the arete past 3 bolts. A thin nut is useful above the last bolt. The crux (at the second bolt) involves a tricky sequence on square-cut edges to a big dyno.

Protection

3 bolts and one small nut (#3 or #4 stopper), 2 bolt anchor on top.