Subject: Illicit Sweetie
Rating: V0
Quality: 3 stars
Location: Joshua Tree
Notes: Irresistable face!

Study: It's impossible to say who may have done the first ascent of this problem. Probably some young Cahuillia'n warrior 400 years ago! The wall could tickle the urge to climb out of any human who may have happened along it's base. Reminiscent of giant prehistoric scales, the criss-cross cracks in the patina'ed face can be climbed almost anywhere. The obvious line on this face is the left edge of the "dinosaur" scales.

The crux comes right off the bat as you try to situate your feet above the undercut face. Climb up the left edge of the wall on beautiful incut slots, until about half way. From there, most traverse on the jugs that are splattered all across the upper face. The wall is about 22ft. tall and has an abundance of jugs near the top.

Climber: Christina Anastasi
Photos: R. Miramontes