PRINT: Rock Climb Person Sitting in Darkness, Joshua Tree National Park

Person Sitting in Darkness

5.4, Trad, 200 ft (61 m),

Avg: 0.8 from 8 votes
FA: Brian Cabe and Eric Hobday 11/29/08
California > Joshua Tree NP > Wonderland of R… > Wonderland North > Middle Kingdom > Outer Mongolia > W Mongolia > Asian Friends Buttress

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

Climb up the shallow, low angle crack, step left at a short steeper section on nice patina, surmount steepness, then trend up to the right of Asian Fever staying on weaknesses but aiming for the top of the buttress. Stay right of the steeper face near the top. Get reasonable pro for the last steep move onto the steeper finish (long horizontal with better than expected feet).

Route formerly known as "Me Love You Long Time" which was lifted from a movie. Apologies to anyone offended.

Location

Located on the far, lower right end of the Asian Fever area face. Low angle crack features on short, darker colored face lead to easier 4th class to final finish up steeper area to the right of Asian Fever. A long, fun romp on fairly good rock.

Protection

Standard rack of stoppers and cams. No fixed gear. Save a couple larger cams for the belay at the top.

Use same rappel as for Asian Fever.

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Route location of "Person Sitting in Darkness" on the Asian Fever Buttress.

Eric near the top of "Person Sitting in Darkness" on the Asian Fever Buttress.