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Iron Curtain
5.11c,
Trad, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 3.2 from 13
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FA: Bob Gaines, November 1991
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Central Joshua…
> Sheep Pass Area
> Oyster Bar Area
> Agent Orange Rock
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 high-quality line, which requires one to be adept at several styles of climbing and is played out on high quality stone, is sure to bring a smile to your face once you clip the anchors.
A thin slabby section with smallish edges (5.11) is found between the first two bolts on the lower apron and there's another crux (5.10+) higher as the angle steepens and you make some interesting moves up a headwall in a corner to gain a ledge with the anchors.
Location
The left of three routes near the obvious reddish patch of rock.
Protection
4 bolts, 2 bolt anchor/rap (all bolts 3/8")
[Hide Photo] Bloomstadt on the upper section of the curtain
[Hide Photo] Mayville in it to win it above the half out first bolt Dec 2013.
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