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5.10c YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII UIAA 20 ZA E2 5b British
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Routes in Sports Challenge Rock - East Face
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Blue Jean Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Championship Wrestling T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Clean and Jerk T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Cool but Concerned T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R |
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Cool But Not Too Concerned TR 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Disco Decoy T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Hang and Swing T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Leave it to Beaver (aka The Beaver) T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Lobster, The T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R |
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| Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
| FA: | Tim Powell, Kevin Powell & Dan Ahlborn, April 1977 |
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| Shared By: | Tony B on Apr 14, 2001 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest |
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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
What a classic line!
Approach Sports Challenge Rock on the southeast side and scamble down into the shaded "slot" on that side. Near the left end of the east face, and just left of an large pine tree, you'll see a prominent curving crack that starts about 20 feet off the ground and arcs upward to the top of the rock. A few scoops and seams lead up though steep terrain to this crack.
Boulder up scoops and seams up and left through a slight overhang, placing a few good nuts along the way. These will be #4-#8 BD Stoppers or eq size (if memory serves me); small TCU's may also work. The crux is body english and slopers. Reach a great jam some 25' up and start placing cams. The crack starts as a left-leaning feature, but arcs its way through the rock, eventually becoming a right-leaner. This great climb offers good face climbing as well as good jamming, from thin-hands to fists.
Tape up and enjoy a classic!
Approach Sports Challenge Rock on the southeast side and scamble down into the shaded "slot" on that side. Near the left end of the east face, and just left of an large pine tree, you'll see a prominent curving crack that starts about 20 feet off the ground and arcs upward to the top of the rock. A few scoops and seams lead up though steep terrain to this crack.
Boulder up scoops and seams up and left through a slight overhang, placing a few good nuts along the way. These will be #4-#8 BD Stoppers or eq size (if memory serves me); small TCU's may also work. The crux is body english and slopers. Reach a great jam some 25' up and start placing cams. The crack starts as a left-leaning feature, but arcs its way through the rock, eventually becoming a right-leaner. This great climb offers good face climbing as well as good jamming, from thin-hands to fists.
Tape up and enjoy a classic!
Protection
Small-to-medium nuts at the bottom, and medium cams up higher. Carry a full set of stoppers and cams from 1" to 3.5"
The protection at the bottom is adequate, but maybe difficult to place. An experienced 5.10 leader should be safe here, but a person at their limit will find it hard to place protection down there.
The protection at the bottom is adequate, but maybe difficult to place. An experienced 5.10 leader should be safe here, but a person at their limit will find it hard to place protection down there.
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