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Totem Pole
5.10a,
Sport, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 1.8 from 6
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FA: Paul Turecki & Kirsten Kremer
International
> Asia
> Thailand
> S - Islands & B…
> Laem Phra Nang…
> Tonsai Bay
> Eagle Wall
Access Issue: Warning! Stainless steel bolts are suspect near the coast!
Details
You can read about the warning
here. There is extensive rebolting being done by the
Thaitanium Project, which has already rebolted the vast majority of popular routes in the main areas. Be informed!
Description
This is a very cool-looking feature, but unfortunately the climbing is only average quality. The rock is reminiscent of that found on crags by the water (interesting looking tufas and slippery). The crux comes at about 60 feet up and is protected by an expansion bolt. Don't fall there! Once past the crux at the top of the pillar, there is another clip before the anchor.
Location
Totem Pole is the first route you encounter on the hike to Eagle Wall. It's a pillar that is attached to the main wall at about fifty feet up.
Protection
Bolts and slings. About twelve clips. There's a rappel anchor at the top. There's an expansion bolt at the crux. All the other bolts are glue-ins.
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Joshua Tree
Even with the slick rock that Dave described, I'd say it's a must do if you're in the area. The formation is cool.
~Susan Oct 19, 2007
Yucca Valley, CA