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Beginner's One - 5.3

Average Rating = 3.69/5 Average Rating : 3.69 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 20
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (24)
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Medium to large cams
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.82/5
  Rock Quality 4.45/5
  Scenery 4.27/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Follow wide crack up low angle slab. Easy climbing. Gets a little tougher as crack widens. Descend off north side using Rap slings above the bong. Could not find easier way off south side.

Submitted by: elmosity on 2002-02-03
Last Modified: 2007-02-20
Views: 2124
Route ID: 11595

24 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: henrytwin_m on 2011-04-28 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Son's first trip to J Tree

I took my son Joshua for his first camping trip to J Tree. I did one climb that weekend, he watched from the ground. The climb went as uasual. In a few years hopefully he will be able to join me climbing.

Added: 2011-05-02

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Solo Solo ascent by: henrytwin_m on 2006-11-10 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Solo

As I was setting up to lead Toe Jam I realized I left my belay at the top of Beginner's One. I threw the rope on my back and my shoes on my harness. I ran over the the climb and soloed the route.

Added: 2011-05-02

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: henrytwin_m on 2006-11-10 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Ascent

Took my wife and tow other up the route. Very easy and fun climbing.

Added: 2011-05-02

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
Second Second ascent by: ericfoltz on 1997-04-12 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars 2nd

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Added: 2010-05-11

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: niccast on 2010-02-05 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars eh.

The first 2/3's is virtually a 4th class scramble and unprotected. The last 3rd was definitely harder than 5.3, maybe 5.6 even. If you're a beginner climber, beware.

Added: 2010-02-13

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