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Stirrup-Notch Route

Name: Stirrup-Notch Route
Rating: 2.1

5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British

Routes in (d) The Stirrup

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	Cactus Rustler T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Route Rustler T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Stirrup-Notch Route T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Unknown Crack To Flakey Plates T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Wrist Wrestler T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Trad, 80 ft (24 m), 2 pitches
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	Roger Linfield on Sep 7, 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

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

Pitch 1 goes up a crack system - the initial move may be harder than 5.6 for short climbers. Belay at the notch. Pitch 2 follows a clean finger crack up the north side of The Stirrup, with a crux headwall start. It's a fun climb. Rappel off.