Routes : North America : United States : California : Joshua Tree National Park : Hidden Valley Campground : Bouldering : Stem Gem
Stem Gem - V3
Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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PG13
A couple pads
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Description:
I can't believe this problem isn't here yet. One of the all-time classics right in the campground. A south facing boulder right in the middle of the party camp spots that starts at large concave scoop and traverses up and right. The guide books call it V3, but its the hardest V3 I've been on, for what that's worth. notice the starting right foot holds that have worn away.Descent Options:
Top it out completely, then jump across a high chimney (scary!), then jump across to another boulder, then your basically down.
Submitted by: Erocka on 2008-12-02
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Route ID: 97252
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2 Ascents Recorded
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Difficulty | V4 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by: bandidopeco on 2009-03-20
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classic
couldn't touch it during our first tries, but later it went down fairly easily at night.
Added: 2009-04-01
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Difficulty | V3 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
Red Point ascent by: Erocka on 2008-11-23
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Night Accent!
I sent this years ago, then tried to repeat it the past several times I been out there, but to no avail. It finally went this trip, my first night there, via headlamp. The down climb turns out to be extra scary at night!
Added: 2008-12-02