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Comic Book
5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British
Avg: 2.5 from 104 votes
Type: | Trad, 140 ft (42 m), 2 pitches |
FA: | R. Harrison, J. Long, D. Watson and R. Accomazzo, Dec. 1972 |
Page Views: | 6,578 total · 25/month |
Shared By: | Adam Stackhouse on Jul 10, 2002 |
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 is the prominent climb on the prominent formation in the Comic Book area. A beautiful two-pitch crack running up wonderful white granite. Solid crack climbing skills needed.
P1) Climb a crack running up the wall (interesting 5.8) to a scoop/alcove where two bolt belay is found.
P2) This pitch starts with the crux of the climb. Some call it 10a. Crank your way up and over the upper lip of the scoop and into the continuing crack above. Enjoyable jamming leads to the top of the formation.
Descent: Scramble down off to the back and right through boulders.
P1) Climb a crack running up the wall (interesting 5.8) to a scoop/alcove where two bolt belay is found.
P2) This pitch starts with the crux of the climb. Some call it 10a. Crank your way up and over the upper lip of the scoop and into the continuing crack above. Enjoyable jamming leads to the top of the formation.
Descent: Scramble down off to the back and right through boulders.
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