PRINT: Climb The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla, Joshua Tree National Park

The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla

V0- R, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),

Avg: 1.5 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
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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/…

Description

Located in the center of the west face of the boulder, just right of False Ayatollah (V0 R) and directly behind a large creosote bush.

Step off a rock onto the boulder and climb positive edges on good brown rock to a large hold midway and then stem out right to another large hold before finishing up rounded edges in a tan patch of rock at the top. There's an easy descent down and to the right.

This problem isn't listed in the Joshua Tree Bouldering Guide but is an obvious line with some good moves that's worth a go when in the area.

Protection

pads, spotters