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Mr. Kromm's Last Hurrah
5.2 YDS 3 French 8 Ewbanks II UIAA 8 ZA D 2c British
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Routes in Apparition Rock (Rear)
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Amsterdam S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Between the Sports T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c |
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Mr. Kromm's Last Hurrah T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c |
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No Sleep Till Brooklyn S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Rocky Summers in Tucson S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Shish-Ka-Bill S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Up & Over T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a |
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| Type: | Trad, 50 ft (15 m) |
| FA: | Don't know yet |
| Page Views: | 1,314 total · 13/month |
| Shared By: | RickG Gutz on Jan 19, 2016 · Updates |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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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/…
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
There are three bolted face climbs on the backside of Apparation Rock. This is a beginners route to the right of Shish-Ka-Bill. It starts on a boulder to the right of the bush and follows an easy staircase climb up until it reaches a small standing platform.
Once you reach this platform you can use a quickdraw on the 4th bolt from Sish-Ka-Bill for the last half of the route. The second half follows the middle of the crack, using the nice hand-holds towards the top, and eventually ends on another platform. You can then follow the side of the peak to the top anchors of Shish-Ka-Bill.
A great introductory sports climb to learn using quick-draws and setting up a top-rope climb from the top without having to climb the 5.8 if you are not ready. Once setup, it is a great test for beginners to do laps on. Especially focusing on weight shift and hand holds on the top half.
Once you reach this platform you can use a quickdraw on the 4th bolt from Sish-Ka-Bill for the last half of the route. The second half follows the middle of the crack, using the nice hand-holds towards the top, and eventually ends on another platform. You can then follow the side of the peak to the top anchors of Shish-Ka-Bill.
A great introductory sports climb to learn using quick-draws and setting up a top-rope climb from the top without having to climb the 5.8 if you are not ready. Once setup, it is a great test for beginners to do laps on. Especially focusing on weight shift and hand holds on the top half.
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