PRINT: Rock Climb Skid Row (aka Air Play), Joshua Tree National Park

Skid Row (aka Air Play)

5.10d R, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 1 from 2 votes
FA: (TR) Jon Lonne, Herb Laeger & Eve Laeger, January 1979, FL: Unknown
California > Joshua Tree NP > Indian Cove > Indian Cove Cam… > Indian Cove CG… > Corona/Dos Equis Wall

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

Skid Row starts as a featured face a la Silent Scream before working up into thin zig zagging seams. Jam and thin sidepull your way through these seams with techy smears and finish in the buttcrack on top of the formation.

Location

Second to left most route on the Dos Equis wall between Chihuahua and Tecate.

Protection

Gear to 2 inches, old 1/4" bolts coated in silicone.