Shawn Snyder on the 60 footer, Slackline Brothers Inc. © 2006
Wow! This place is highline central! There are currently 3 lines at this formation, and they are all burly!
Approach: Cave Corridor is located at the Ryan Mountain trailhead in Joshua Tree National Park, CA. It is possible to scramble to the top of both sides of the formation, but be careful, the rock is a little grainy.
Rigging: The 60 foot line here is the smallest of the 3 lines. Locate 3 bolts on each side of the corridor, about 25 feet down from the top of the formations. These bolts do not have bolt hangers on them, so you will need to bring your own. Make sure to inspect the bolts, as they have been there for a few years without hangers. There are also more bolts on the top center of the formation. There are 3 or more bolts on each side for this 90 foot line. At the far top end of the formation nearer the parking lot are even more bolts! These bolts, along with the bolts on a nearby smaller formation, make the longest highline out there! This baby is over 200 feet long! This place is the mecca for Joshua Tree highlining.
Shawn Snyder rigging with style, Slackline Brothers Inc. © 2006
Corbin on the 90 footer, Slackline Brothers Inc. © 2006
Cave Corridor 60 - 60 ft. long - 75 feet high
First walk: Shawn Snyder
Cave Corridor 90 - 90 ft. long - 75 feet high
First walk: Ammon McNeeley
The Big Boy - 210 ft. long - 40-80 feet high (ground is slanted)
First walk: Shawn Snyder? (did he send?)
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