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Adventure Climbing

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Bad Lizards at Rat Rock, Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree2.4
5 min

Bad Lizards at Rat Rock challenges climbers with an 80-foot trad pitch combining slab and crack. Located in Joshua Tree National Park, it offers a distinctive desert climb with bolted security and a careful downclimb finish.

May 21, 2025Read more

Bacon Taco: A Bold Sport Climb on Gunsmoke Wall

Big Bear Lake2.1
8 min

Bacon Taco is a sharp, three-bolt sport climb on the Southeast face of Gunsmoke Wall. This 40-foot pitch presents a mix of technical moves under roofs and a crux that demands focus, making it a standout challenge in the Central Pinnacles near Big Bear Lake.

May 21, 2025Read more

Backstreet's Back: A Gritty Trad Climb at Frenchman Lake

Frenchman Lake3
5 min

Backstreet’s Back at Frenchman Lake challenges trad climbers with a tight, semi-awkward crack that demands precise gear placement and steady movement. This isolated single-pitch offers a gritty, rewarding test of endurance and technique on solid northeast-facing stone.

May 21, 2025Read more

Babble On - Trad Challenge at Pat and Jack Pinnacle

Yosemite Valley2.8
4 min

Babble On features a bold trad pitch with a commanding crack running up a left-facing corner, punctuated by a challenging roof that tests lieback skills. Perfect for climbers seeking a hands-on trad experience with solid protection in Yosemite’s Lower Merced River Canyon.

May 21, 2025Read more

BaaBylon: A Steep Sport Climb on Scheelite Crags' PSOM Slab

Bishop2
7 min

BaaBylon challenges you with sustained, juggy face climbing on Scheelite Crags’ PSOM Slab. This short but technical 5.10a pitch demands steady focus and precise footwork, making it a dependable choice for climbers craving quality moves in the Bishop high desert.

May 21, 2025Read more

B-Line Climb at Echo Cliffs

Los Angeles2.2
5 min

B-Line offers climbers 90 feet of thoughtful, pocket-rich sport climbing on Echo Cliffs’ Left Flank. With a challenging start, easier middle, and a demanding finish, this route is perfect for those who balance focus with fluidity under Southern California's shifting light.

May 21, 2025Read more

B for Beers: A Sport Climb on Joshua Tree’s Negropolis Hillside

Joshua Tree2.9
6 min

A crisp 50-foot slab climb on Joshua Tree’s Negropolis Hillside, B for Beers offers a technical crux amid sound rock and panoramic desert views. This well-bolted sport route invites climbers seeking a concentrated test of footwork and balance in a remote, sun-drenched setting.

May 21, 2025Read more

Axe of Dog: A Direct Trad Challenge on Echo Cove's South Face

Twentynine Palms2.2
8 min

Axe of Dog offers a compact, technically varied trad climb on the South Face of Echo Cove. Close to parking and well-protected, its mix of liebacks, face moves, and a classic crack makes it a worthwhile test for climbers seeking focused technical climbing in Joshua Tree.

May 21, 2025Read more

Awesome Betty: Center Crag’s Classic 5.10a Trad Challenge

Twentynine Palms1
6 min

Awesome Betty is a focused 60-foot trad climb at Joshua Tree’s Center Crag, featuring a protected crux secured by one bolt and ample opportunities for light gear placements. An ideal route for climbers seeking solid technical moves amidst the desert’s stark landscape.

May 21, 2025Read more

Avalauncher at Guntower Wall: A Slab Challenge Above Lake Tahoe

Meyers2.6
7 min

Avalauncher offers a focused slab climb at Guntower Wall south of Lake Tahoe, blending delicate footwork with reach-dependent clips. This 5.10a sport route challenges climbers with subtle technical moves and intricate protection in a striking alpine setting.

May 21, 2025Read more

Australian for Beer: A Sharp 5.10a Sport Climb at Stirrup Rock

Joshua Tree1.8
7 min

Australian for Beer challenges climbers with a technical 5.10a face climb on Stirrup Rock’s north side. Its delicate holds and clean bolts make it a focused test of precision in the heart of Joshua Tree’s desert landscape.

May 21, 2025Read more

Atlas Shrugged: A Focused Sport Climb in Shute-Mills

Calistoga2.9
6 min

Atlas Shrugged offers a concentrated burst of vertical movement on small pockets and edges, demanding precision and confidence on its slabby face. With sparse protection and a dramatic break mid-route, this 65-foot climb tests your technique and mental composure against a striking Wine Country backdrop.

May 21, 2025Read more