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Bearded Oyster

Name: Bearded Oyster
Rating: 1.8

5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

Routes in The Oyster Bar

L › R R › L A › Z

	Bearded Oyster T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Boner Donor S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Buckets of Blort T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	I Saw Elvis S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Oyster Bar, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Path of the Oyster S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Stress Puppet T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 40 ft (12 m)
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	C Miller on Dec 31, 2004
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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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/…

Description

This climbs the obvious chimney just right of the Oyster Bar routes. Not a classic route but a fun diversion from the crimping to be had nearby. Additonally, this is a good warm spot to get out of the wind usually. Half a star out of five.