Routes : North America : United States : California : Joshua Tree National Park : Ryan Campground : Headstone Rock : SW Corner
SW Corner - 5.6 popular
Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
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4 bolts, anchors. Bring small nuts, a medium sized cam or two, and a blue alien. Place a piece before the 1st bolt in the finger crack tp prevent a potentially nasty ground fall.
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Description:
The classic, exposed southwest arete. A must do on a full moon. Traverse an exposed face left and climb the arete.Descent Options:
Rap chains, single rope rap. It is a good idea to rap around the corner of the ledge past a would be unprotected down climb.
Submitted by: ontherocks on 2007-02-02
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Route ID: 5336
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Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by: Bulletproof2000 on 2014-01-04
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sunset
IPA + no headlamp fun
Added: 2014-07-28
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Difficulty | 5.6 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: Colt on 2014-04-12
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Followed my friend on his second lead ever.
Great Climb! Should have stayed up there, for the sunset! :/
Added: 2014-04-20
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Difficulty | 5.7 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: keegan540 on 2014-02-16
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fun!
loved every second of this route!
Added: 2014-02-16
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Flash ascent by: mgoodro on 2013-12-27
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Awesome
Great exposure, great climb. Well protected and feels more exposed than it actually is. Very fun rap from the top.
Added: 2013-12-28
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Safety Rating | PG13 |
Onsight ascent by: eddietheteddie on 2013-11-12
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nice climb, extra small pro recommended
Added: 2013-11-12