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Young Guns

Name: Young Guns
Rating: 2.4

5.11d YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British

Routes in Isles in the Sky (Northeast Face)

L › R R › L A › Z

	Agoraphobia T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Bee Gees T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Bee's Knees, The S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bird of Fire T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Blackbird T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a PG13
	Celebrated Beast T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Crow, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Dead Bees S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Dolphin T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Naked and Afraid S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Nectar T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Nevermore TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Powder Puff Keg Stand T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Raven, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Rites of Spring T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Safety Dance TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Save the Last Stance for Me T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Slam Dance T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Unsure if named?? T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	White Mamba S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Wings of Steel TR 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Young Fire T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Young Guns T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Type:	Trad, 80 ft (24 m)
GPS:	34.0047, -116.05874
FA:	unknown, FFA (lower portion): Jordy Morgan & Chris Snyder 2/88, FFA (complete route): C. Snyder, Tom Herbert & Tracy Dorton 11/88
Page Views:	3,262 total · 13/month
Shared By:	Chris Owen on Mar 5, 2006
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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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/…