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The Blob - Southeast Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Blob - Southeast Face

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	Baba O'Riley TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Buissonier T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Junior T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Mama Woolsey T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Papa Woolsey T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Pete's Handful T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	What Just Happened T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Wonderful World Of Art, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
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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 small corner of The Blob, with it's handful of routes, is the most popular portion of the formation due to it's ease of access and concentration of quality moderates. Morning sun and afternoon shade make it easy to plan your climbs according to the weather or clothing.

Some of the better routes here include the elegant curving crack/flake of Buissonier (5.7), the delicate and sparsely protected Mama Woolsey (5.10a R) and the always popular, slightly slippery and well-protected Papa Woolsey (5.10b).

Getting There

Most easily approached by walking along the paved road through the Campground past the east face of the Old Woman.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Blob - Southeast Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 370 ● Buissonier Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R 71 ● Mama Woolsey Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 236 ● Papa Woolsey Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 7 ● The Wonderful World Of Art Trad