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I'm So Embarrassed For You
5.7,
Trad, 100 ft (30 m),
Avg: 1.8 from 62
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FA: Randy Vogel and Charles Cole, Feb. 1980
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Lost Horse Area
> Lost Horse Rdsi…
> Playhouse Rock
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
Start in the middle of Playhouse Rock, on the right side of an obvious bulge that forms a roof low to the ground. The lower section of this climb is the crux and protects well, and is easier than it looks. Although a bit wide, no offwidth technique is required as there is a finger crack within the wide crack, and several nice holds on the face so look around. After the crux, this route is mostly slab climbing with a crack for pro. Up high there is one more vertical section with an awesome hand crack that again hits the grade. Top belay from a gear anchor and walk off to the south.
Location
This crack route goes up the middle of the face
Protection
Pro to 4" but can be climbed on a standard rack.
[Hide Photo] How to avoid offwidths, lesson 1: Lieback. Sadie climbing.
[Hide Photo] Me feeling quite embarrassed. photo by Myong Moon
Idyllwild, CA
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