Routes : North America : United States : California : Joshua Tree National Park : Lost Horse : Hemingway Buttress : White Lightning
White Lightning - 5.7 popular
Average Rating : 3.93 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 18
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (123)
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Description:
Classic hands route up the middle of Hemingway Buttress. The 5.7 goes left at 3/4 height. A 5.9 var goes straight up, taking the finish of Poodles Are People Too.Descent Options:
Rap.
Submitted by: artm on 2002-02-25
Last Modified: 2007-04-29
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Route ID: 6727
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Difficulty | 5.7 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by: clr288 on 2014-01-06
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First JTree Climb
Fun...not too difficult. Crux is the transition from the slabby start out and up to the crack. Feet can easily slip on the polished face.
Added: 2014-01-06
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Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by: gblauer on 2013-11-17
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Crux near the start
I felt like the crux came after the start, a few moves through the little overhang. Once the crux was over the climb let up, although for some reason, I stayed in the crack. You could have used more face holds than I did. Need two ropes to descend or walk way over to the bolts to climbers right. You can get off with one rope. No sun all day (except for when you are on top). Fun climb.
Added: 2013-11-17
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Difficulty | 5.7 |
Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by: oldclimber on 1977-09-19
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Fall 77
BITD
Added: 2012-09-19
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Difficulty | 5.7 |
Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by: bowleggedgoat on 2010-10-14
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alternate finish
if you do a direct finish it adds some spice.
Added: 2012-02-11
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Onsight ascent by: BenHorton on 2011-12-09
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Awesome route
Love this climb.
Added: 2011-12-09