White Lightning
5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British
Avg: 3 from 957 votes
Type: | Trad, 120 ft (36 m) |
FA: | Chris Wegener and Roy Naasz, March 1973 |
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Shared By: | C Miller on Jul 8, 2002 · Updates |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Climb the classic crack straight up, moving slightly left near the top. Rap from anchors 20 feet right of the finish - 120 foot rap (70m gets you down with only a few feet to spare) or walk right and rap from anchors atop The Importance of Being Ernest with one rope - 75 feet.
This is a great climb at a wall with many fine crack routes. Everyone should do this climb at least once as it is a good introduction to crack climbing and Joshua Tree in general.
Location
Near the left side of the wall is this hand/fist crack, which lies 5 feet left of Poodles are People Too - a nice looking thin crack.
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