UPDATE MAY 18, 2020 Joshua Tree National Park will re-open to visitors beginning Monday May 19, 2020. Due to expectations of crowding and extreme pressure on the gateway communities and Park staff, we recommend waiting and staggering trips to midweek and next month.  If you choose to visit, know that many businesses in town are… Read More


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 of the Federal Shutdown in January to Climb Smart’s 24th running and a splitter fall climbing season and now snow sticking to the ground! 2019 will go down in history… Read More


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 in one of the most magical cragging destinations there is! JOIN US this year as we bring the community spirit together with the stewardship mindset,… Read More