NEWS UPDATES: ARCHIVESUPDATE to Comment Period for National Fixed Anchor Policy REGISTER FOR CLIMB SMART 2018 Kenji / July 16, 2018 Signups are in full swing for the 23rd annual FOJT Climb Smart (Oct. 12-14) in Joshua Tree, CA! This event will very likely sell out so take advantage now and support... Read More Access Fund, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, Climbers Coffee, Friends Of Joshua Tree, H.A.R.P., Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park Climb Smart 2018 set for Oct. 12-14 at JT Lake and JTNP Kenji / May 17, 2018 The Climb Smart climbers' 3-day festival and Friends Of Joshua Tree fund-raiser is officially set for Friday - Sunday October 12-14, 2018; the 23rd annual staging launches the season with... Read More Raptor Nesting closures for Spring 2018 Kenji / March 7, 2018 UPDATE March 20- A new closure to climbing to protect nesting raptors has taken effect on Jerry's Quarry, in the Geology Tour Road area. Nesting Owls on this crag. Avoid... Read More Climbing Closures, Climbing Stewards, Golden Eagles, Joshua Tree, National Park, nesting, owls, Prairie Falcons, Raptors, Red-Tailed Hawks, Stewardship Coffee and JT Climbing Stewards; an Update Kenji / February 28, 2018 by Bernadette Regan Since 2009, Climbers Coffee has served over 29,000 cups of coffee, cocoa, and tea. Sometimes, climbers new to the scene will take a sip then expectantly smile... Read More Climber Coffee, Climbing Stewards, Friends Of Joshua Tree, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, National Parks, Stewardship 2nd Government Shutdown in 5 years affects Park access in peak season Kenji / January 21, 2018 With the current federal government shutdown, there are many questions about access to recreation resources inside the Park. Last time there was a government shutdown, the Park was closed continuously... Read More Access Fund, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Joshua Tree, National Park, Public Lands NEW UPDATE Fed Shutdown; The Situation in Joshua Tree National Park Kenji / January 21, 2018 Here is the latest update- 8:25am Friday January 18- please read through the post as several items have changed recently. Updates given from top down to track the history of... Read More Access Fund, Cliffhanger Guides, Climber Collective, Climbing Community, Government Shutdown, Joshua Tree, Local Climbing Organization, National Parks, rock climbing, Shutdown, Stewardship, Volunteerism While JTNP suffers from Fed Shutdown, Section 6 area under review Kenji / January 20, 2018 (BLM dispersed camping areas shown above) Recently there has been renewed attention on the Section 6 area, outside the JTNP boundaries and used for many years as an 'overflow camping'... Read More BLM, Camping, Federal Government, FOJT, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Lakes Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, Leave No Trace, National Park, Section 6, Special Districts JTNP Entry Fee Increase- Comment Period EXTENDED to 12/22 Kenji / November 11, 2017 NOW is the time to let those who manage access to our Parks know what you think about an astronomical increase in per vehicle fees entering the Park during peak... Read More Access Fund, Fee Increase, Joshua Tree, National Parks, Outdoor Recreation, Public Lands, Recreation Economy FOJT stages 22nd Climb Smart festival to kick off 2017-18 season Kenji / October 25, 2017 Friends Of Joshua Tree staged the best Climb Smart event to date, gathering over 300 climbers for a weekend of education, stewardship, comraderie and plain old fun both in Joshua... Read More Climb Smart 2017 October 13-15, JTNP and JT Lakes Campground Byron Cook / July 1, 2017 Hans Florine 'On The Nose' book and show party at Climb Smart 16 UPDATE - athlete lineup to include Nina Williams, Brad Gobright, John Long, Jon Cardwell, Rob Mulligan, Ben... Read More Climb Smart, Climbing, Climbing Events, Climbing Skills, Experiential Education, FOJT, Joshua Tree, JTNP, JTree Climbing, National Parks, Outdoor Recreation, Public Lands Fund Our Joshua Tree Programs 2017 Kenji / May 26, 2017 As funding becomes more of a challenge for all of us, FOJT is reaching out to you, our climbing community, for help. We are looking for knowledge on grant monies,... Read More Climbers Coffee, Climbing, climbing advocacy, Climbing Stewards, HARP anchor replacement, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, JTree, National Park, Public Lands, Search Rescue New nesting raptor closure on Saddle Rocks Kenji / April 28, 2017 Climber Alert- a new active nest has been verified on an aspect of Saddle Rocks. Please respect the closure as nesting/fledging occurs this Spring. Spread the word, and Thanks. recent... Read More Joshua Tree, National Parks, nesting closure, raptor nest, Saddle Rocks, seasonal climbing closure, Stewardship, Walk On The Wild Side Nesting Raptor closures active in JTNP – check beta Here before climbing! Kenji / March 22, 2017 Spring has Sprung in JTree! This is the time of year when birds of prey in the Park build their nests and get very VERY sensitive about close by activity. ... Read More Access Fund, Climber Stewards, Climbing, Joshua Tree, Public Lands, Raptors, Red Tailed Hawk, rock climbing Donate to FOJT here Kenji / March 2, 2017 Support all of our work to support Joshua Tree and the climbing community - JOSAR, H.A.R.P., Climbers Coffee, Joshua Tree Climber Stewards and Climb Smart! DONATE BY CLICKING HERE Read More Climbing Community Meeting Notice- March 8, 2017 Kenji / February 20, 2017 Join FOJT, JOSAR, and the climbing community in a gathering hosted by Joshua Tree National Park! March 8, 2017 6-8pm at the Joshua Tree Community Center (doors open 5:30pm). Let... Read More Access Fund, American Alpine Club, Climber Stewards, Climbers Coffee, Climbing Community, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, JTNP, JTree Climbing Save The Date – Climb Smart 2017 October 13-15 Kenji / December 20, 2016 The Pics are posted, the surveys are done, and the season is well under way in Joshua Tree... but it's not too early to Save The Date for Climb Smart 2017. ... Read More Advocacy, Climb Smart, Climbing, Festival, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Recreation, Public Lands, rock climbing, Stewardship Climb Smart energy continues at Reel Rock, courtesy of Gear Coop Kenji / November 22, 2016 Last week the Reel Rock 11 Tour came to Costa Mesa, CA. Huge thanks to Gear Coop for hosting another awesome Reel Rock Film Tour to benefit the climbing community and... Read More Climbing, Film Festival, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Gear Coop, JOSAR, Reel Rock, rock climbing, Socal Climbing Climb Smart 2016 gathers record crowd for education and stewardship (and FUN) Kenji / October 18, 2016 This past weekend nearly 400 climbers gathered in Joshua Tree to learn and refresh skills taught by pros, get inspired by presentations and conversation, and give back to the Park... Read More adidas Outdoor, Adventure 16, Arc'teryx, Brad Gobright, Climb Smart, Climbing, Cody Fults, Devo Derby, Evolv, Five Ten, Flophouse Resoles, Gear Coop, Gramicci, Hans Florine, Joshua Tree, JTree, Lowa, Mountaineering, myoutdoorobsession, National Park, Nomad Ventures, Outdoor Research, Peter Croft, Petzl, prAna, Rob Mulligan, Scarpa, SCMA, Stewardship, The North Face, Trad Climbing, Vasque Climb Smart 2016 SOLD OUT! Still a few tix for Friday and Saturday night events tho Kenji / October 12, 2016 For the first time in 20 years, the FOJT Climb Smart event has sold out for full weekend passes. THANK YOU to all of you supporters out there for your... Read More Climb Smart, Climbing, Climbing Stewards, Hans Florine, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, National Park, Peter Croft, rock climbing FOJT Climb Smart 2016 is almost sold out! Byron Cook / July 27, 2016 JUST ADDED- Thanks to our sponsoring brands and insider connections, Top climbing athletes Peter Croft, Hans Florine, Brad Gobright, Chris Schulte and Rob Mulligan are confirmed to anchor Climb Smart... Read More Access Fund, Climb Smart, Climbing Festival, Climbing stewardship, FOJT, Friends Of Joshua Tree, Gym to Crag, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, rock climbing, Stewardship « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 10 Next » CATEGORIES Archives Call To Action Climber Alert Events General News Resources Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterest