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The Dark Continent Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Dark Continent

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Asia Carrera T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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GPS:	34.0835, -116.1406 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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 crag has a large dark brown patina patch that resembles Pangea (the proto continent) or maybe Australia. Below and attached to it is a dark brown patina slab with a perfect thin splitter arching up a faint rib in it's center. This crack is Asia Carrera, a 5.10b **.

Getting There

See Randy's description for the Valley of the Kings. When you turn south from Rattlesnake and go up the boulder field look way up and left. If you approach from the vicinity of the Commissioner Buttress (The Great Commission) contour around into the Rattleshake boulder field and this formation is about 200 meters to the right of The Com. Butt. and just slightly higher. This is an OK alternate approach for the Valley of the Kings.