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Murf
climber
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Going to the Valley of Kings on your first visit to JT is proud! Nice going, nice TR.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Nice TR. It is good to see Firewater Chimney get some visits, a very classic route indeed.
Those cans of Old E were probably left by the FA who probably just forgot where they were hidden. Across the valley on the Lynch Crag is another one of their routes: Powered By Old English. [A 4 star route too.]
Nice job hiking in from the Willow Hole approach, pretty long that way. If you ever head back to the Valley of the Kings, try Rattlesnake Canyon, considerably shorter.
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2007 - 12:55pm PT
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TGT,
I had another section in mind but I see you point. Hmm, might need to do further investigation.
Sketchy,
Those cans of "firewater" had been there a long time. Probably good idea to bring your own beverages. Fortunately, Bob brought the pale ale. The long hike was part of our plan. Of course we didn't quite realize how burly a hike it is!
Zander
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mack
Trad climber
vermont
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Thanks, really wonderful photos! I've never been out there. It really sets my mind a wandering. The desert is such a magical place
Mack
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Watusi
Social climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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It looks like you had a great time!!! Good on Ya!!!!!
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland: what's not to love?
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Good to hear somebody of Bridwell's stature telling it like it is: "it's all hard". Hell yeah it is.
Great TR, thanks for it. I predict you'll be back w/in a season, and that JT will begin encroaching ever more into your normal daydreaming schedule... you'll be haunted like the rest of us.
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 4, 2007 - 11:11pm PT
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Le_Bruce,
If I get haunted any more than I am by climbing Wendy will hire an exorcist!
Zander
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Chris Oakes
climber
Hayward
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Zander as always you do the best posts. Thanks for the great pics. I'm planning a trip there next weekend and you have given me some ideas.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Nov 19, 2008 - 05:08pm PT
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This deserves a bump, I missed it first time around.
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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Nov 19, 2008 - 06:20pm PT
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I am jealous
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Nov 19, 2008 - 09:10pm PT
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Gezzz, I don't look at the Thread dates and then feel like an idiot when I finally notice. Lynne, HELLO>>>>>> It is an older but great TR !
Still, WTH with the woman murdered and someone else posting, "yeah the rangers ignored it like the LAST time."
Any info out there ? Is it scary to camp in the J Tree .... do I really need Guido ?
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2008 - 09:19pm PT
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Lynne,
Just a respectful attitude toward coyotes is all you'll need. That and a couple of Dessert Cottontails as well as a Raven or two to watch your camp while you are climbing.
Zander
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
climber
Last >>
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Nov 19, 2008 - 09:58pm PT
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A 13 mile climbing circuit out there ? . . You are an a n i m a l ! Thanks for keeping the community stoked . (c :)
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Mar 11, 2011 - 10:10am PT
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bump for firewater chimney, featured in randy's slide show the other night. a beautiful, impressive route with a bonus TR on the outer face.
can anyone give more details on the approach, or am i gonna havta buy another guidebook?
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nutjob
Gym climber
Berkeley, CA
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Mar 11, 2011 - 03:39pm PT
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Thanks for bumping, I missed this the first time and with the later bump....
Great tics and great pics Zander! Really looks fun and makes me want to go back to my roots of all-day hikes through the crazy boulder fields, rather than going for the easy-access climbs next to the campground.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Mar 11, 2011 - 04:51pm PT
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Josh West gives the beta for getting to the Valley of Kings and lists both approaches (the one Zander did and the recommended Rattlesnake Canyon approach).
From Indian Cove plan on 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your familiarity with the terrain.
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Byran
climber
Merced, CA
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Mar 11, 2011 - 06:45pm PT
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If you're camping in HVC it's probably not worth it to drive all the way out of the park and over to IC. Much of the time you'll save on hiking will be lost on driving. The Willow Hole approach is a worthy hike in itself and a great tour of the North Wonderland if you've never been out there. It's almost entirely flat, mostly on trails and washes, with a couple sections of scrambling right after Willow Hole, between Lemon and Lime Domes, and from the Helmet up to the base of the Arrowhead.
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