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 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


Join FOJT at the 15th annual Climb Smart event… OCTOBER 18-20, 2013.  Climbing education, stewardship, star athletes and serious swag await you.  This is THE kickoff event for the climbing season in Joshua Tree, and this year’s event features Reel Rock 8 Film Tour (first time in JTree!) on Friday night and the spectacular multimedia… Read More