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Cryogenics
5.11,
Sport, 35 ft (11 m),
Avg: 2.7 from 3
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FA: (TR) Dean Goolsby & Craig Pearson, FL: Geoff Archer and Clark Friedgen, April 1991
California
> Joshua Tree NP
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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
Similar to
Archer-Friedgen across the way, Cryogenics dials the difficulty meter up a notch. Great face climbing with a definite crux between bolt 1 and 2. Clipping the 2nd bolt ain't easy, and though it's safe you'll want to make sure your belayer isn't mesmerized by the tourists somehow lost on the Barker Dam trail. Stays pumpy through bolt 3 and then eases off.
Unlike the rock on the lower southwest face, this wall is pristine.
Location
Located up and back on the southwest face, possibly the best way to this route is to climb
The Black Tuna. Otherwise you could also boulder up past the Yuccas on the far right of the alcove, then make your way across to the wall. Also called the Cryogenics Wall in some books.
Protection
3 good bolts, chain rap anchor.
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Hard 11, chains are really rusty on top. Short route not worth a 20 minute hike but if you happen to be up there after Black Tuna et al jump on it. Feb 3, 2020