Riddles in the Dark (aka Ok Crank)
5.11b YDS 6c French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E3 5c British PG13
Avg: 2.4 from 15 votes
Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
FA: | Tony Yaniro and Randy Leavitt 1980 |
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Shared By: | C Miller on Jan 25, 2006 |
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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/…
Location
This climb begins just right of O'Kelley's Crack and is distinguished by a shallow right-facing flake at the start.
Description
Lieback the flake to it's end, clip a bolt and make some crimpy moves (crux) reaching for a hand jam under a tooth of rock below a jagged roof. Work right along the roof (strenuous to place gear) and then make some finishing face moves to top out just left of Finish What You Started. Descend by walking off.
Originally done with two bolts, which were placed on rappel, this now sports a single bolt making it a bit more necky. Three stars out of five.
Originally done with two bolts, which were placed on rappel, this now sports a single bolt making it a bit more necky. Three stars out of five.
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