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Short but Sweet

Name: Short but Sweet
Rating: 2.0

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

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Short but Sweet T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Type:	Trad, 40 ft (12 m)
FA:	Alan Bartlett, Alan Roberts 1983
Page Views:	804 total · 5/month
Shared By:	Richard Shore on Feb 7, 2012
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

Short but Sweet is the obvious thin crack with an S-shape that can be seen from the desert floor. The crack starts out thin and shallow (crux), eventually opening up to nice deep finger locks.

A yellow alien/tcu is helpful to protect the opening moves.