first permitted fixed anchor in Wilderness in JTNP FOJT thanks Kevin Powell for stepping up to improve the anchors at a popular feature in the Park, and for showing the way forward for climbers to work with the Park in wilderness fixed anchor management. Here’s a screen cap of his post on Mountain Project about the replaced/upgraded anchors on Room To Shroom and four other climbs… Read More
Unlike Congress, Climb Smart Not Shut Down CLIMB SMART IS ON FOR OCTOBER 18-20 AT JOSHUA TREE LAKE CAMPGROUND AND FOR CLINICS, AT VARIOUS SITES IN THE AREA. THE PARK CLOSURE DOES NOT CLOSE OFF THE CLIMBING COMMUNITY! Friends Of Joshua Tree, as part of a nationwide network of climbing advocacy groups, regrets the failure of our government to function just… Read More
Climb Smart 2013 is less than Two Weeks away! Climb Smart is ON despite the current inane National Parks closure. The event, taking place mostly on the festival grounds of the Joshua Tree Lake Campground , continues to accept registrants and will deliver an awesome experience of education, comraderie and fun to new and seasoned climbers alike. Just Added… Hans Florine for Saturday Night (October 19) multimedia… Read More