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Routes: North America: United States: California: Joshua Tree National Park: Sheep Pass: Hall of Horrors

Lazy Day Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
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Onsight Onsight ascent by: Sirus on 2013-02-17 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great for breaking into 5.7

This route was an easy 5.7, but maybe not so easy as to downgrade it to 5.6. I enjoyed the route - it took great gear, but did have a couple of parts that gave me something to think about. As a climber who's relatively new to the trad sphere, this route was a great confidence builder.

Added: 2013-02-18

Routes: North America: United States: California: Joshua Tree National Park: Barker Dam: Dissolution Rock

Life's a Bitch and Then You Marry One Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: Sirus on 2013-02-16 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Great 5.7 Confidence Builder

This route was short, very easy, pretty fun, and took gear really well. I'd say that this would be a good choice for somebody just breaking into 5.7 - it's an easy 5.7, but I'm not sure if it's quite 5.6

There are bolts with chains at the top of the route, but they're off to the right (over the other route), so I built an anchor that was more directly overhead. Finding good placements for the anchor was trickier than finding placements on the route, but doable.

Added: 2013-02-18

Routes: North America: United States: California: San Bernardino County: New Jack City: Crucified Crag

Crucified Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Hang Dog Hang Dog ascent by: Sirus on 2012-12-23 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Worth doing

Personally found one of the clips (third or fourth...going from underclings right before traversing sequence) a bit tricky/"exciting". Made me lean out uncomfortably to hang the draw, but this route is fun! Tests your trust of feet on NJC rock. Some pump. Not my favorite 11 at NJC, though.

Added: 2012-12-23

Routes: North America: United States: California: San Bernardino County: New Jack City: Raven Rocks

Candy O Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: Sirus on 2012-12-22 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Delicate footwork = fun!

Was spat off of the route at the last bolt. After four more goes, getting closer to the anchors with each attempt, got the redpoint. Loved this route! Technical, virtually no real pump, clean falls, and not height-dependent. My taller partner struggled with it more than I did. Thin crimps and delicate feet give you a few exciting moments where you're scared to even breathe. Came down with a huge smile every time!

Added: 2012-12-23

Routes: North America: United States: California: San Bernardino County: New Jack City: Hueco Wall

Ryane's Revenge Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
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Onsight Onsight ascent by: Sirus on 2012-12-21 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars Okay

Chose this as a warm-up. Okay, but I probably won't do it again unless other choices are taken. The crux was around 1st/2nd bolt, wasn't particularly fun, and the rest was so-so 5-easy. If you're doing hueco wall, though, this may be a convenient warm-up.

Added: 2012-12-24

Routes: North America: United States: California: San Bernardino County: New Jack City: Raven Rocks

Route 66 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: Sirus on 2012-12-21 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great warm-up

Used this route as my second warm-up for Candy-O (immediately left). The footwork requires your attention pretty much the whole way. The last sequence seems different for every person, making it fun and a bit unique.

Added: 2012-12-24

Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: Sirus on 2012-12-21 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great warm-up

Used this route as my second warm-up for Candy-O (immediately left). The footwork requires your attention pretty much the whole way. The last sequence seems different for every person, making it fun and a bit unique.

Added: 2012-12-24

Routes: North America: United States: California: Riverside County: Riverside Rock Quarry: Right of the Roof

Automatic Static Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11b
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
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Red Point Red Point ascent by: Sirus on 2012-10-16 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great extension!

If you can do ground zero, may as well do automatic static. It's a great extension with a couple of mantles. Lots of fun! May get you pumped a bit towards the top if you're an 11 climber. Ground zero at the bottom makes this a sustained route, but with good rests between the two halves.

Added: 2012-12-24

Routes: North America: United States: California: Riverside County: Riverside Rock Quarry: Left of the Roof

Quarryman Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.12b
  Safety Rating G
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Second Second ascent by: Sirus on 2012-10-16 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Will be back!

This is a great route! The bottom crux is maybe 11b or something, but very doable and fun. The rest is pretty mellow until you get slapped by the crux just below the top. I'll be coming back once I'm working on 12's!

Note: Be careful when coming off of the route, as it's too long for most ropes. I have a 70m rope. With that, my partner led up, set up a belay, I followed. He had to rap twice to get down.

Added: 2012-12-24

Routes: North America: United States: California: Riverside County: Riverside Rock Quarry: Left of the Roof

Inspiration Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11c
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: Sirus on 2012-06-22 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Fun, fairly sustained

There are a couple of decent rests, but for the most part the route is pretty sustained. Couple of fun/awkward moves before the crux, then delicate feet and a bit of a reach (more difficult if you're short, but it's all there). Good for a first mid-range 11.

Added: 2012-12-24

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