PRINT: Climb Interceptor, Joshua Tree National Park

Interceptor

V0, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),

Avg: 2.2 from 19 votes
FA: unknown
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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

Located just left of center on the west face of the Interceptor Boulder.

Lieback up a flake making some balancy moves with slick feet and then reach up for a juggy horizontal crack before topping out on more jugs - watch out for the cactus at the top! An easy downclimb is found on the east face (backside).

Protection

pad

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Throwing for the final hold on the Interceptor

Interceptor Boulder (W. Face), JTNP.

Dave mid-crux on Interceptor (V0), Joshua Tree NP