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


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 treasure of the high desert (Joshua Tree National Park). Over 300 climbers came to sharpen their skills, build out their network and give back to… Read More


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 NOVEMBER 13. That’s next week! The Park Service and FOJT urge you to weigh in and let them know how you’d like to see management… Read More