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Damper

Name: Damper
Rating: 2.4

5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British

Routes in Chimney Rock - West Face

L › R R › L A › Z

	Dyno in the Dark T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	West Face Overhang T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Ballet T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R
	Fear of Flying T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13
	Howard's Horror, Direct T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Twisted Crystals T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Break Dancing T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Dirty Dancing T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Damper T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Pinched Rib T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 40 ft (12 m)
FA:	Tom Higgins and others, April 1967
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Shared By:	C Miller on Jul 5, 2002
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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

The obvious wide crack left of Pinched Rib is a good exercise in fist jamming. Despite appearances it's better than it looks and the only thing lacking is length. Descend off to the climber's right, the same descent as for Pinched Rib.