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Elena Showing Off Her Crack Climbing Skills

When a gym climber plays in the outdoors, they quickly learn there are many more climbing styles to be mastered – such as crack climbing. Elena has discovered this other side of climbing, which was unknown to her, and you can see her big smile while she goes up the wall. I believe she also …

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Touch and Go, 5.9, Joshua Tree, National Park, California, Beta

Touch and Go, Joshua Tree National Park – California

Olga leading Touch and Go, a fun classic trad climb located inside Joshua Tree National Park in California; world-class climbing destination often referred to as “climber’s playground”. We asked her to give us some feedback on the route and she said, “The route is fun. Is definitely one of the hardest 5.9’s I have ever …

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Walking off The Sentinel

Walking off The Sentinel, one of many great rock formations at Joshua Tree National Park. With over twenty routes in the ranges of 5.6 to 5.13, has choices for everyone. Mostly a trad climbing wall, with maybe two 5.12 sport routes. The backdrop alone, makes this a stunning photo. Many tourists hike around this area …

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Traditional Climbing at Your Fingertips

What is Traditional Climbing? Traditional climbing is a style of rock climbing in which a climber or group of climbers place all gear required to protect against falls, and removes it when a passage is complete.  What is the best way to learn traditional climbing? If you want to become a traditional climbing leader, the …

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White Lightning 5.7 110 ft. Joshua Tree National Park

   A Joshua Tree Classic trad route. First accent was made by Chris Wegener and Roy Naasz in 1973.  Climbers from all over the world come to Joshua Tree National Park to experience world class climbing and often wait in line for this awesome route to become available.  White Lighning offers a variety of moves …

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