PRINT: Climb White Rastafarian, Joshua Tree National Park

White Rastafarian

V2 R, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),

Avg: 3.9 from 291 votes
FA: John Long and John Bachar, around 1973
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
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

This problem is located on a large boulder at the Southeast end of Rock Hudson. Climb a juggy crack on an overhanging arete until it dies out 15 ft. up. Lean out left, onto the overhanging face, to a large flake. Finishes with an easy mantel 25 ft. off the deck. One of JTree's finest problems.

Protection

Chalkbag and shoes!

Videos

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Barefoot laps BITD...(Photo by Greg Epperson circa 1986)

08.07.21 New Moon Milky Way

Chase topping out on White Rastafarian.

Brandi climbing White Rastafarian Photo: R.Miramontes

Ryan Grant sending White Rastafarian

Photo taken in 1984.

shakin out before the top out!

Jim Michael

Nicholas Rondilone finishing up White Rastafarian. Photo by Nicholas Pasqua

Rexy sizing up the beta

White Rastafarian, shot on Delta 100

On my way to the hospital:(

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John Long
Venice

I have to share credit with John Bachar on this one. We were still in High School I think and saw the line of holds one day and climbed up and down till it felt solid and just went for it. Probably around 1973. Sort of the birth of high balling out at Josh, and the rest is history . . . Jul 19, 2011

Tradiban

V3 in the modern context I think, especially considering the landing. A classic must do highball. Mar 18, 2013

Amanda Gibson
Bastrop, TX

Here is John Long's Recollection of this route:

rockandice.com/john-long-ta… Jul 25, 2018

David Katz
Calabasas, CA

Great movement throughout. It helps having a long reach, committing crux move. Beautiful! Jan 22, 2020

Wyatt N

Listed as the most classic climb on MP? *cough hero roof, buttermilk stem, Sheepherder heavenly path *cough literally any classic in bishop *cough. May 4, 2021

Tradiban
951-527-7959

Lol, Wyatt! I totes agree, it's classic "for the area" as they say ;) This is best 2 star in Bish.

Although all the drama around moving the stone and multiple broken legs give it an air of excitement, ergo "classic". May 5, 2021

Wyatt N

Lol ye probably is a great climb May 5, 2021

Wyatt N

Lol I haven’t. Just sayin that there are much better climbs. It’s on my list tho ;) I meant to say better classics in California. May 9, 2021

Luke Deutschbauer
California

Wyatt don't say lol before every statment Jun 14, 2022

Dominic Thomas
San Diego, CA

V2 R

Can’t believe there’s any debate on whether or not this is 4 stars. Tall enough to make your stomach flip, but still calls to be climbed. I was obsessed with doing this for a few years now. Ran that mantle over in my head well over 100 times. Don’t hate on this classic if you haven’t done it, and make sure you only pull the crux if you have a solid a plan for getting over the lip. Nov 7, 2022

Chasen Sugimoto

youtu.be/Yb6n17vugwI

Beta from a 5'6" frame. Love this climb~! Classic Jtree and an absolute must. Jan 23, 2023

Andrew Spiars
Richardson, TX

youtu.be/S5jl9zdcrIk Aug 1, 2023