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5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
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Routes in Hidden Tower
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Not Forgotten T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b |
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Sail Away T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Split T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Splotch T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Stormy Seas T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Wild Wind T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| FA: | John Lakey, Chick Holtkamp and Randy Russell, February 1978 |
| Page Views: | 7,374 total · 28/month |
| Shared By: | Mike Morley on May 9, 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 crack just left of Sail Away. Climb the vertical crack for roughly 40 feet (Variation 1), then follow a thin, right-leaning crack (crux, PG13) to the top.
Variation 1: You can avoid the 5.9 crux (the thin, right-leaning crack) by continuing straight up the vertical crack to a saddle on the left side of Hidden Tower. From the saddle, climb the unprotected face to the top of the tower.
Belay from the communal anchor atop the tower and rappel with a single 50m or longer rope as for Sail Away.
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