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The Red Obelisk (aka Boogers on a Lampshade)
5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British
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Routes in The Red Obelisk
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Red Obelisk (aka Boogers on a Lampshade), The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Red Obelisk Arete S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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| Type: | Trad, 40 ft (12 m) |
| FA: | Dave Evans and Marge Floyd, 1985 |
| Page Views: | 1,555 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | Craig Clarence on Mar 8, 2003 |
| 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
This route climbs the right side of the west face of the Obelisk (it's the dashed line in the picture). A nice fat bolt has taken the place of a nest of knifeblades which once protected the crux. The start is a bit bouldery, with an unprotected mantel onto a sloping ledge, but it's not too hard.
The route ends with typical grainy Josh slab, and I was happy I took the time to sling the chickenhead above the 2nd bolt.
Short route, fun moves - definitely worth doing.
The route ends with typical grainy Josh slab, and I was happy I took the time to sling the chickenhead above the 2nd bolt.
Short route, fun moves - definitely worth doing.
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