NEWS UPDATES: ARCHIVESUPDATE to Comment Period for National Fixed Anchor Policy Feb. 28 Blackrock Symposium w JTNP Superintendent and Tourism Experts Kenji / February 8, 2020 The popular Black Rock Symposium will continue on Friday, February 28, 2020, to feature a panel-based symposium on relevant topics affecting Joshua Tree National Park and Gateway Communities. The second... Read More Blackrock Symposium, California Grassroots Fund, Climbing, Copper Mountain College, Desert Institute, Joshua Tree, Local Climbing Organization, National Park, Rose Foundation, Stewardship Alabama Hills Recreation Policy rework in play Kenji / February 6, 2020 Friends of Joshua Tree supports Friends of The Inyo in this latest development on the Sierra Eastside; a collaborative effort between outdoor recreation advocates and land managers (in this case... Read More Access Fund, Alabama Hills, BLM, California climbing, climbing policy, Friends Of The Inyo, National Scenic Area FOJT Board Retreat brings 2020 vision and plan forward Kenji / December 29, 2019 Dec. 29 photo John Lauretig What an amazing year it was for climbing, for Public Lands, for Joshua Tree National Park and for Friends Of Joshua Tree. From the impacts... Read More Access Fund, Climb Smart, climbing management plan, Desert Daze, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, JTree Climbing, Pappy & Harriet's, Protect Public Lands, Public Lands, Stewardship Climb Smart 2019 brings new partnership with LNT and Adaptive to light Kenji / November 11, 2019 The 24th staging of the FOJT Climb Smart Festival in Joshua Tree was a great gathering of climbers, outdoor enthusiasts and those who love and work to protect our unique... Read More Adaptive Climbing, AMGA, Cahuilla, Chemehuevi, Climber Stewards, climbing guides, Joshua Tree, Leave No Trace, Mojave, National Park, PCGI, Public Lands, rock climbing, Serrano, Stewardship, Trad Climbing URGENT: JTNP needs feedback on Climbing Management Plan Kenji / November 8, 2019 Joshua Tree National Park is beginning the planning process for a Climbing Management Plan; the planning process has already started, and this round of preliminary comments has a deadline of... Read More Access, Climbing, Climbing Management, CMP, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Climbing, National Park, Park Policy, Public Comment, Public Lands Joshua Tree National Park To Hold Community Meetings Kenji / September 30, 2019 Joshua Tree National Park staff invites the public to attend a meeting exploring future park management strategies related to visitation and capacity issues. The park will host three open house... Read More Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, Climbing Community, David Smith Superintendent, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Guides, Public Input, rock climbing Climb Smart 2019 registration cranking Kenji / September 1, 2019 Big Thanks to all the early bird registrants out there! If you aren't yet registered, this note is for You... Please Join Us to kick off the climbing season right... Read More backcountry wilderness management plan, bolt replacement, climber stewardship, Climbers Coffee, climbing management plan, H.A.R.P., JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Public Lands, rock climbing, stewarship FOJT spotted around town Kenji / August 26, 2019 Summer is the time where Friends Of Joshua Tree gets out into the broader SoCal community to spread awareness, education and stewardship mindedness. Not everyone knows about JOSAR, or HARP... Read More adidas Rockstars, Climber Stewards, Debs Park, FOLAR, Friends Of Joshua Tree, H.A.R.P., JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Leave No Trace, REI, Responsible Recreation Climb Smart 2019 Registration Open and building momentum early Kenji / July 18, 2019 Have you been to a Climb Smart in Joshua Tree event before? If so, then you know the incredible value of being with like-minded climbers to kick off the season... Read More Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, Climbers Coffee, Climbing, Climbing Festival, FOJT, HARP Project, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Local Climbing Org Raptor Closures in Effect Spring 2019 Kenji / March 18, 2019 Heads up intrepid JTree climbers... it's raptor closure season. As good stewards of our public lands, let's give these special creatures lots of room to do their nesting and fledging... Read More Access Fund, Climb Smart, Climbing Stewards, endangered species, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree, National Parks, Raptor Closure, rock climbing, Stewardship, voluntary closures, wildlife Gear Up and Give Back! REI steps up for FOJT this month Kenji / March 8, 2019 Friends Of Joshua Tree has been chosen as one of 3 grantees being promoted throughout Southern California as part of the 'Loving Our Local Outdoors' initiative, a national REI program... Read More advocacy grants, bolt replacement, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Gear, H.A.R.P., Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Local Advocacy, REI, Stewardship, toilet paper angels UPDATE – $10k in grants provided by FOJT and JTNPA Kenji / February 14, 2019 See a clip of John Lauretig, FOJT Executive Director, announcing the grants given to some NPS contract employees (Great Basin Institute). This news just broke on The Desert Sun... images... Read More Climber Stewards, federal shutdown, FOJT, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Impact Relief Fund, Joshua Tree National Park FOJT launches Impact Relief Fund – providing grants to furloughed contract workers Kenji / February 14, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Kenji Haroutunian, phone number, info@friendsofjosh.org Friends Of Joshua Tree provides grants to furloughed workers via launch of Impact Relief Fund... Read More FOJT, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Furloughed Workers, Impact Relief Fund, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Shutdown, shutdownstories, Stewardship, toilet paper angels, Volunteers JTNPA Gratitude event Feb. 12, and Images From The Shutdown Kenji / February 9, 2019 The Joshua Tree National Park Association is hosting a community day of celebration to honor those who helped support during the latest government shutdown. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Welcome Address... Read More Department Of Interior, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree National Park Association, park damage, Shutdown, toilet paper angels JTNP open fully staffed; FOJT loan program extended to JTNP furlough-affected Contractors Kenji / January 28, 2019 For at least the next 3 weeks, things will be somewhat back to normal in the Park; the JTNP staff will be back in full service to both the Park... Read More FOJT, Friends Of Joshua Tree, gateway community, Joshua Tree National Park, Recreation Economy, Shutdown FOJT launches new Loan Program for JTNP furloughed staff Kenji / January 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Kenji Haroutunian, 310-489-3281, info@friendsofjosh.org Friends of Joshua Tree Offers Loans to Furloughed Park Staff at Joshua Tree National Park... Read More Cliffhanger Guides, Climbing, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Furlough, High Desert, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Health Foods, Joshua Tree National Park, loan program, National Parks, Nomad Ventures, outdoor, Public Lands, Shutdown, Stewardship, Volunteers Pictures = 1000 Words; 2018 highlights Kenji / December 7, 2018 Here is the best of FOJT's 2018 in pictures- wishing all of you a wonderful Holiday season, and if you're feeling generous at any level, please support our work. Right... Read More Climb Smart 2018 finishes as one for the Record books Kenji / October 30, 2018 Through the most powerful storm in Climb Smart history (23 years!), attendees and volunteers persevered to have a great time, contribute mightily to the Friends Of Joshua Tree mission and... Read More adidas, Adventure 16, Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, California Climbing School, Chris Schulte, Cliffhanger Guides, Climb Smart, Climbing Tech Tips, Flophouse Resoles, Gear Coop, John Long, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Guides, Katie Jo Myers, Lowa Boots, Mohave Guides, National Park, PCGI, Petzl, Public Lands, REI, rock climbing, Scarpa, Sterling Rope, Stewardship, Stone Adventures, The Climbing Life, Yucca Valley Joshua Tree Climbing Ranger Injured in Fall Kenji / September 16, 2018 Our friend and superstar Park advocate Bernadette Regan has been severely injured in a fall while climbing in Joshua Tree. She is stable, but has a rough road to recovery... Read More Bernadette, Climbing, Climbing Accident, Climbing Community, GoFundMe, High Desert, Joshua Tree what is #safeoutside? Kenji / September 7, 2018 Read about it here... #SafeOutside is the first in-depth effort to examine and work toward positive change related to sexual harassment and sexual assault in the climbing community. 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