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The Pincher
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
Avg: 2 from 53 votes
Type: | Sport, 30 ft (9 m) |
FA: | (TR) Rondo Powell, 1994, FL: Chris Miller, July 2000 |
Page Views: | 2,539 total · 14/month |
Shared By: | Russ Walling on Sep 14, 2009 |
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
This route is just right of Ben Dover. It might even share bolts with Ben Dover. Who knows. The entire wall is sort of a confused mess of bolts and squeeze jobs, this one probably being the worst offender. Basically take the easiest way up the wall, using whatever jugs may appear.
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