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Double Cross
5.7+ YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British
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Routes in The Old Woman - West Face
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Band Saw T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Bridwell-Sustad T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Cavity, The T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Dandelion T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Dandelion Stem TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Dandelion Wine TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Dogleg T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Double Cross T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Double Start T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Iron Man's Traverse T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Little Old Lady T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Lower Band T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Middle Band T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Northwest Chimney T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c |
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Orphan T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Route 499 T,TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Sexy Grandma S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Sexy Grandpa T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Treinte Anos T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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| Type: | Trad, 95 ft (29 m) |
| FA: | FFA: Woody Stark, Bill Briggs and Dick Webster, 1967 |
| Page Views: | 86,557 total · 313/month |
| Shared By: | Mike Morley on May 9, 2002 · Updates |
| 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
One of the best and most accessible of the easier moderates, Double Cross is perhaps the most climbed (i.e, crowded) route in the entire Park. Those who have not yet developed basic jamming technique will find this route quite difficult. Although easily protected, this route has been the site of several serious injuries and a few fatalities over the years.
Begin by climbing 25' up and then traverse left to gain the main crack. Continue for another 70' of stellar hand to fist crack. Belay from 3-bolt anchor.
If crowded (as it often is), consider Double Start (just to the right), Dogleg, or Sexy Grandma.
Descent: Rap to ground (a single 50m rope just barely makes it).
Many, many pages of discussion about the route have been moved to the ?Double Cross Discussion? in the Southern California Forum.
Begin by climbing 25' up and then traverse left to gain the main crack. Continue for another 70' of stellar hand to fist crack. Belay from 3-bolt anchor.
If crowded (as it often is), consider Double Start (just to the right), Dogleg, or Sexy Grandma.
Descent: Rap to ground (a single 50m rope just barely makes it).
Many, many pages of discussion about the route have been moved to the ?Double Cross Discussion? in the Southern California Forum.
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