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Desert Sky (aka Environment-Oil President)
5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British
Avg: 1.5 from 2 votes
Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
FA: | Rick Ledesma and Reese Martin, March 1988 |
Page Views: | 732 total · 3/month |
Shared By: | Mike Morley on Nov 12, 2004 |
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
Seemed like an appropriate route to climb given the current political climate.
This line can easily be seen to the east from the end of the Split Rock parking loop. Huecoed face climbing leads to a right-angling crack and good pro. Instead of following the crack, continue straight up past 3 bolts with old hangers, make a delicate move left along a small dike, and continue up along the arete on easier terrain. Bring a few pieces to build an anchor.
As typical for Josh, the descent may be the crux.
A good choice for a cold day.
This line can easily be seen to the east from the end of the Split Rock parking loop. Huecoed face climbing leads to a right-angling crack and good pro. Instead of following the crack, continue straight up past 3 bolts with old hangers, make a delicate move left along a small dike, and continue up along the arete on easier terrain. Bring a few pieces to build an anchor.
As typical for Josh, the descent may be the crux.
A good choice for a cold day.
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