Raptor nest closure in effect now; Towers Of Uncertainty This area has been closed in spring for the past few years due to both American Kestrel and Red-Tailed Hawk nests being verified as active by the Park Service. Please do not disturb these sensitive areas off of Geology Tour Road. Thank you in advance and enjoy the epic climbing in JTree this spring as… Read More
URGENT: RESPONSE DEADLINE FEB 25. Eagle Landfill project next to JTNP? URGENT: RESPONSE DEADLINE FEB 25 In our meeting with JTNP Superintendent Curt Sauer last year, he indicated that although courts had twice decided that the Eagle Mtn landfill project (see here for background) was improperly planned and located, that Kaiser Eagle Mtn Inc. (the developer) would not stop. And sure enough they are appealing to… Read More
Wilderness Fixed Anchor Policy Update The National Park Service has released an updated draft of its wilderness management policies. The update covers provisions specific to climbing fixed anchors. Iconic climbing areas in the U.S., including Yosemite and wilderness climbing areas in Joshua Tree, would be governed by this new policy. The Access Fund is soliciting the input of the climbing… Read More