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Acupuncture

Name: Acupuncture
Rating: 2.1

5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

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	Acupuncture T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Wolf Man, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Type:	Trad, 50 ft (15 m)
FA:	Earl Phillips, George Zelenz & Dean Rosnau, 12/86
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Shared By:	john durr on Dec 2, 2009
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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

This is an obvious south facing hand crack, its great and has great protection. People that don't feel like waiting all day for Sail Away should think about jumping on this fun climb.

Protection

Its sharp - consider taping your hands. Cams from 1"-3", it's mostly hands. Make an anchor out of 1-3" cams. To descend, make a scary down climb off the north or sling an obvious horn to the north and rap about 30 feet.