Right Baskerville Crack
5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British
Avg: 2.9 from 169 votes
Type: | Trad, 40 ft (12 m) |
FA: | John Long, Janet Wilts and Dan Dingle, May 1977 |
Page Views: | 5,906 total · 23/month |
Shared By: | Gary Kleiger on May 3, 2003 · Updates |
Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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:
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Description
As you approach the area, you'll see several blocks near each other. Baskerville Rock is the leftmost of these formations. This route follows the crack furthest to the right on Baskerville Rock. Face climb for 15 feet until you reach a stance where one can place bomber pro. This is where the crux begins. The beauty of this route is that you'll get great stances to place gear, but the climbing never really eases off either. Enjoy!
- Decent: downclimb on the backside through the chimney/chasm thing, not for the beginner down-climber. Expect 5.5ish chimney moves.
- Backside of Baskerville Rock showing the descent for R. Baskerville Crack (5.10a), Joshua Tree NP
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