PRINT: Rock Climb Out of Order, Joshua Tree National Park

Out of Order

5.10c/d, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2.4 from 22 votes
FA: Bob Gaines, Frank Bentwood & Bruce Boe, December 2009
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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

Easy terrain quickly gives way to a tricky lieback past the first bolt and into a devious crux sequence moving past a horizontal crack (crux). Higher a bit of slab climbing culminates with a delicate mantle over the rounded lip to anchors over the top.

Location

Between Alibi and Exhibit A and about 60' right of Tim's Valentine .

Protection

3 bolts, ring anchors (shared with Alibi and Witness Stand)

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Bob Gaines leading Out of Order on the first ascent. Photo by Bruce Boe.

Out of Order (5.10c), Joshua Tree NP

A. Witness Stand 5.11a<br>
B. Alibi 5.11b<br>
C. Out of Order 5.10c<br>
D. Exhibit A 5.10a R

A. Witness Stand 5.11a B. Alibi 5.11b C. Out of Order 5.10c D. Exhibit A 5.10a R

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susan peplow
Joshua Tree

5.10d

I think this route has 4 bolts. Also another great line on a sunny wall. The crux is technical but well protected. Our little outing did 3 of these routes and found all of them to have bolt placements with good stances and positions. Nice job! Nov 6, 2011

susan peplow
Joshua Tree

5.10d

3 bolts with some trickery in several spots making for interesting climbing. Well protected, good movement and sunny. Harder than broken hearted of the same grade. I think. Nov 6, 2013

Gavin Bridgeman
California

Really unique crux undercling and mantel. Very fun! Mar 8, 2014