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The Mikado
5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British
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Type: | Trad, 45 ft (14 m) |
FA: | unknown |
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Shared By: | Mike Morley on Jan 1, 2003 |
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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 is a fun route with a crux about 10' off the deck. Good protection make this an excellent choice for the budding leader.
Gear anchor.
Gear anchor.
Descent
Option 1: Walk quite a ways west (climber's left) along ledge system and downclimb 4th/low 5th class gully to the right of Swishbah.
Option 2: You can also descend between The Mikado and Crown Jewels by crawling through a small hole and down a couple of wide chimneys. It will drop you a lot closer to your packs, but it's a bit of a grunt and it may not save you much time.
Option 3: Traverse west (left) on ledges and through a slot to the belay/rap anchors at the top of Monaco; a short (~60ft) and steep rappel brings you quickly back to the ground.
Option 2: You can also descend between The Mikado and Crown Jewels by crawling through a small hole and down a couple of wide chimneys. It will drop you a lot closer to your packs, but it's a bit of a grunt and it may not save you much time.
Option 3: Traverse west (left) on ledges and through a slot to the belay/rap anchors at the top of Monaco; a short (~60ft) and steep rappel brings you quickly back to the ground.
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