Nodes in Jordan

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Al Mazar As Shmalie A new old crag near a chicken farm

warm up

A hard over hang either direct or layback to a sustained crack then traverse right. Cleaning your quick draws coming down will be tricky due to the traverse.

an easy start leads to a crux move then technical climbing on tiny holds round the corner. it has damaged anchor not ideal for top rope

over hang to a crack

There was a big snake close by, and many scorpions. Chickens seemed peaceful though.

there is an Owl nest on top of the right flake, do not climb during nesting season

Super fun juggy overhangs with a great view, worth the drive, and with zero approach time.

Traversing right.

First bolt missing, overhang endurance test. Good rest at the Owl house though.

Missing 1st bolt. Powerful overhang finish.

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Overhanging and snaking. No chord at the anchor, rapell.

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The anchor has been replaced with a new chain anchor Feb 2020

Overhang. Easy start with an obvious crux high up.

Slight overhang all the way, use the aret as well.

New first bolt old one still there, a small over hang, chord replaced June 2020

Rusty bolts.

Fun climbing for a 4, run out. No anchor, but might be possible to improvise with the features, use caution.

Start left in the cave either direct or rest in the above cave.

Powerful route up the middle of the cave.

Overhang start in the cave.

Slab. Missing anchor.

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An easy accessible crag with short height not to far from Amman with a good selection of routes in all grades from 5a to 7c. Sections are shady at different times. Issues with hangers missing from time to time.

A bit balancey a bit run out, first hanger replaced August 2018.

Easy for this climb to be mixed into "Shuu Hath".

Small overhang start easy to get lost in the middle, a bit run out, finish left in the crack or direct.

Trad up the crack.

Traverse right across "Shuu Hath".

Overhanging Start.

1st bolt missing.

1st bolt missing.

1st bolt missing.

This crag has an entrance fee, 2.5 JD Jordanians, 6 JD foreigners. The fee is paid to the owner of the land in front of the cliff. He will drive by and collect the fee when he sees you.

The farmer who grows vegetables in front of the crag has been VERY upset in the past with people walking over them and leaving rubbish. There are two paths to get to the rock face. One path runs along the wadi and one runs straight across the from the road.

Please use the paths.

There is a lot of litter, bring a bag with you and help clean up the area a small bit at a time.

Technical start with some fun moves, pumpy.

Climb up the fins, variations left (6b+) or right (6c).

Climb up to the crack careful as the wedged block seems loose. Both anchor bolts are very rusty

Missing bolts.

Missing bolts.

This crag has an entrance fee, 2.5 JD Jordanians, 6 JD foreigners. The fee is paid to the owner of the land in front of the cliff. He will drive by and collect the fee when he sees you.

The farmer who grows vegetables in front of the crag has been VERY upset in the past with people walking over them and leaving rubbish. There are two paths to get to the rock face. One path runs along the wadi and one runs straight across the from the road.

Please use the paths.

There is a lot of litter, bring a bag with you and help clean up the area a small bit at a time.

Going up the line of the cave trending left to the crux.

The climb furthest on the left, tricky at the top.

This crag has an entrance fee, 2.5 JD Jordanians, 6 JD foreigners. The fee is paid to the owner of the land in front of the cliff. He will drive by and collect the fee when he sees you.

The farmer who grows vegetables in front of the crag has been VERY upset in the past with people walking over them and leaving rubbish. There are two paths to get to the rock face. One path runs along the wadi and one runs straight across the from the road.

Please use the paths.

There is a lot of litter, bring a bag with you and help clean up the area a small bit at a time.

Great view

its 200 meters walk behind the face, there is a belayer bolt just under the route

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

a classic line . 3 stars

a body in chimney

up to the cave then out again where the crux at

Technical climbing with committing moves in the middle, and at the top

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

only heads

sharp and crimpy , with a little run out at the top

New route starts the same as the 6a but then goes diagonally left

under development still needs a few more bolts and anchor

loose rock at the start.

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

very nice arete route, starting round the left makes it easier

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

only heads

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

Parking GPS point 32.315196, 35.693001, drive though the farm and out the other side. You might need 4v4 to reach this spot in winter. From here contour round the hill to the crag. The farm sometimes has lots of dogs. Say hello to the farmer if he's there.

Other approach is to not park at the farm and drive down the side road located 200m before the farm entrance 32.314123, 35.691178. Then scramble diagonally up the hill. This should avoid the farm and the dogs but its a longer and more difficult approach.

Gear: 60-meter ropes should be enough for most routes, 10-12 quickdraws.

This sector has some of the easy lines in the whole crag, but its the furthest one from the parking.

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No hangers on the route, do not climb.

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Sun hits the rock most of the day.

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First 2 bolts missing.

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Actually sharp. Last climb on the grey rock to the right.

First climb on red rock, slabby but sandy at some points.

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On the upper part there is an bolt to the left side for a hard variation.

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Same start as x.

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Shares start with "Red Pillar", then breaks right.

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First sector when approaching from the parking.