Routes : North America : United States : California : Joshua Tree National Park : Lost Horse : Freeway Wall : Smooth As Silk
Smooth As Silk - 5.7

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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (14)
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Pro to 1", rap slings anchor
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Description:
Original start up chimney slot. A funner start goes up an S-shaped splitter crack on a boulder off to the left. Gaining a ledge, step right to face a hand/finger upper crack.Descent Options:
Rappel off slings on top. Careful pulling the rope to avoid snags.
Submitted by: pjlopez on 2005-05-14
Last Modified: 2007-04-19
Views: 1386
Route ID: 15496
14 Ascents Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Did original start, would like to come back and do direct start.
Added: 2010-01-18
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Added: 2009-12-01
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Difficulty | 5.7 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Very fun low angle finger crack. Takes good pro.
Added: 2006-11-06
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mock lead
Witnessed by: nolagkc
Added: 2005-05-28
Added: 2005-05-28
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Short route, crack is real thin, ripped the skin of my nails trying to shove my fingers in. Good practice for thin cracks.
Witnessed by: Tom
Added: 2005-05-01
Added: 2005-05-01