NEWS UPDATES: ARCHIVESUPDATE to Comment Period for National Fixed Anchor Policy 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. Over 5000... Read More climbing culture, Joshua Tree, rock and ice, rock climbing, safeoutside, sexual harassment 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 « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 10 Next » CATEGORIES Archives Call To Action Climber Alert Events General News Resources Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterest