The Mantle Move

All Locations > California > Joshua Tree NP > Hidden Valley Area > Hidden Valley C… > Intersection Rock > Overhang Bypass (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b)

The Mantle Move

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This climb is a hoot and a hollar. Larry negotiates the small traverse to move around the roof.

Christa Cline starting the second pitch traverse into a bright afternoon sun.

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Apr 10, 2006

“The Mantle Move”

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Action shot of Jonny leading the fun traverse.<br>
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*Not taken by belayer : )

Great route!

On the (overhang) bypass

Debbie (Derek on belay) looking at a bolted slab after the cruxy overhang

Unknown climber enjoying the last rays of the day.

After climbing Overhang Bypass...

The final roof. Overhang Bypass goes right, North Overhang goes left.

A climbing buddy ready for a picnic atop Intersection Rock (prolly winter '00).

View from P#1

View from P#1

Working through the bypass. Very fun and exciting.

climb went this way

Geoff belaying Denton up pitch 1

Starting pitch 2!

Overhang Bypass left route.

This climb is a hoot and a hollar. Larry negotiates the small traverse to move around the roof.

The Mantle Move

Christa Cline starting the second pitch traverse into a bright afternoon sun.

Rappelling with double ropes after doing the Overhang Bypass

Tom Black leading Overhang Bypass.

Bypassed the overhang and getting set to clip the bolt prior to topping out.

Approaching the overhang.

The approach was fun as well

Beautiful J-tree Sunday afternoon

2nd Pitch turning the corner

Climbers on the 2nd pitch of Overhang Bypass. Got some traffic here.

richard leading the first pitch

The first crux. Which way to go? Moving left is easier and better protected. Going straight up offers a little more excitement and spice but it's not as well protected

Irvin Fernandez approaches first pitch belay on Overhang Bypass. (C)2002 Mike Morley.

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