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Wadi Rum, Jordan

Page Type: Area/Range

Location: Jordan, Asia

Lat/Lon: 29.64748°N / 35.42542°E

Activities: Trad Climbing

Season: Spring

Page By: The Chief

Created/Edited: Apr 5, 2006 / Oct 27, 2007

Object ID: 185973

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Overview

Jebel Rum Main Wall.

Walk Like an Egyptian.

P-3 of Walk Like an Egyptian.

Myself & Capt Mike on P6 of Inferno

TE Lawrence called this the Valley of God. It is where he formulated his famous, successful and astonishing attack against the Turks and their 16" guns in Aqaba with 21 other Arab warriors. Allan Steck has visited this area numerous times with nothing but fine and pleasurable memories to be had. There are three different Valleys or Wadi's. Rum is the longest and deepest. The Valley is inhabited by Bedouins of the Nabateen Tribe. They have lived here for over 3000 years. The Bedouins are rich in culture and history of incredible proportion. They are truly friendly and very outgoing. Tony Howard's, "Treks & Climbs of Wadi Rum, Jordan" is the current up to date guidebook. It includes most of the current Trad and Sport "Classic" climbing routes. Most of these routes range in length from 10 to 18 pitches and many have established rappel/belay anchors from which to descend safely. One must be on the constant lookout for the occassional Viper and Scorpion that can be found hiding from the Sun on the large cool sandy belay ledges. Kudos and many thanks to Englishman, Tony Howard and crew along with Swiss brother's, C. & Y. Remy, for their many astounishing First Ascents. All of which have become Classics. Many the world over come to this incredibly beautiful area to climb and enjoy! Spring, Fall and Winter are the best seasons. The Summer is definitely way too hot, 110-130 degrees, to even contemplate playing here.

RECOMMENDED ROUTES:

JEBEL RUM:
-Aquarius III 5.10a 7P's
-Renne van Hassalt IV 5.9+ 16P's
-King Hussein VI 5.10a 14P's
-Towering Inferno VI 5.10 14P's
-Great Siq III 5.9 9P's
-Inferno III 5.9+ 8P's
-Walk Like an Egyptian III 5.10a 10P's

HAMMOND's DOME:
-Coup Par Coup V 5.9+ 10P's
-Pillar of Wisdom V 5.9+ 18P's
-Le Fureure de Viure IV 5.9 16P's

JEBEL UM ISHRIN:
-Corner Line IV 5.10a 14P's

Getting There

The Map.

Pillar of Wisdom

[img:185980:alignright:small:Pillar of Wisdom]
From either Aman or Aqaba, bus service is on a regular twice daily schedule that stops at the Rum Rest House which is located just below the tower of Jebel Rum. The Rest House is where all International Climbers come to stay. Daily meals, food, restrooms, showers and camping are the best here. You can rent a car from either Aqaba or Aman, but it is not recommended.

Red Tape

Unfortunately, the Iraq crises has put a stifle on visting in Rum. But as of late, the Jordanian Governmant is doing their best to accomodate a continous Tourism throughout the country. Jordanian Military presence has increased to protect Westerners that wish to enjoy the area. The King has also been known to show up in his helicopter, for a day of climbing and canyoneering.

External Links

www.atlastours.net/jordan/wadirum.html
www.bamjam.net/Jordan/WadiRum.html
www.wadirum.net

Camping

The Rest House is the only authorizd International Camping area at a very reasonable price.

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