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Transylvania Twist

Name: Transylvania Twist
Rating: 2.1

5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British X

Routes in Castle Rock - North Side

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	Bella Lugosi T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Belle-E-Up T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Belly Dancer T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Bride of Frankenstein TR 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Chimney Sweep T 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c
	Count Dracula T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Diabetics T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Diagnostics T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Ground Finale T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Half Crack T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Junction Chimney T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Love at First Bite T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Music Box T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	One Point Crack T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	That Old Soft Shoe T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Transylvania Twist T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b X
	Two Point Crack T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c

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Type:	Trad, 60 ft (18 m)
FA:	Herb Laeger & Ron Carson, November 1984
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Shared By:	Steve Powell on Mar 29, 2003
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Access Issue: Occupied Campsite Rule In Effect! Details

Any route or boulder problem that starts out of or near an occupied campsite may not be done without first obtaining the campsite occupant's permission.

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

This climb is the bolted route just to the right of Old Soft Shoe. This is a pure crimpfest and it helps to be able to high step - it seems pretty sustained. This route also seems harder than Old Soft Shoe.