2-13-24
THE ORAL HISTORY OF ROCK CLIMBING from www.nps.gov/jotr Read about the history of rock climbing from the climbers themselves in these transcripts which result from a rock climbing oral history project. For this study, researchers spoke with Joshua Tree climbers who provided a picture of the park’s rock climbing from the mid-1900s into the present […]
2-12-24
INTRODUCING THE OFFICIAL NPS APP YOUR ULTIMATE NATIONAL PARK COMPANION! Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers shares, “Hey friends! Get the inside scoop on Joshua Tree info by downloading the NPS App and setting up Joshua Tree National Park module for use off line. It works without cell service! It’s got accurate maps! It sends you alerts if […]
1-9-24
DEADLINE JANUARY 30! UPDATE …This may be the last week to make substantive comments to our federal management agencies to affect proposed changes to how fixed anchors are managed nationwide. This is MISSION CRITICAL for the climbing community (see Access Fund FAQ). CRITICAL…What is important is that comments be aimed at being ‘Substantive’, meaning not […]
10-24-23
Public meeting on bolting policy on January 4, 2024 at 5 pm.6448 Hailee Road, #9, Joshua Tree(north of Sam’s, across from Post Office) Plenty of eats, drinks and Q&A with open comments on bolts in wilderness areas.
4-15-22
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK RANGERS WIN TWO NATIONAL AWARDS: THE TILDEN FREEMAN & THE EXCELLENCE N WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP News Release Date: August 24, 2023 Contact: Hannah Schwalbe, 760-367-5555 For their contributions to interpretation, wilderness stewardship, and volunteerism, five park rangers from Joshua Tree National Park received two separate national awards during a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. […]
1-27-22
TODAY We want your input on the Climbing Management Plan! Comment Period DEADLINE: March 13, 2022 Friends of Joshua Tree is asking the general public and the climbing community to help comment on the Climbing Management Plan that the National Park is currently working on. NOW is the time for climbers to be heard! We […]
7-23-21
Listen to the latest from FOJT and the National Park embarking on an ambitious new Climbing Management Plan that will manage climbing in the Park for the foreseeable future (like, 20 years!). FOJT Executive Director John Lauretig on the ‘Up Close Show’ hosted by the one and only Gary Daigneault. This interview was aired @z1077fm.joshuatree […]
6-27-21
Insights from our National Park leadership! here’s a recent radio interview with JTNP Science Officer and interim Superintendent Jane Rodgers on the recent comment period and development of the Climbing Management Plan for the Park. It’s an hour total but if you don’t have that much time to take it all in, get to the […]
6-6-21
NOTICE For all Climbers looking to weigh in on the Park’s Climbing Management Plan, currently in public feedback phase through June 13. YIKES, that’s next week! Please write to the Park, using your best professional voice :-}, to offer our public lands managers insight into what will serve the long term interests of the […]
5-7-21
In order for you to ‘Know Before You Go’, FOJT and Access Fund have teamed up to help put some important context into play before encouraging commentary from the climbing community to this process, that will shape climbing policy for many years to come (like, twenty). Friends Of Joshua Tree is a joint member organization […]
4-16-21
ACTION ALERT – Today Joshua Tree National Park announced they will be hosting a virtual meetup regarding the Climbing Management Plan, a document that will guide policy and resource education for the next 15-20 years. It’s a great opportunity for the climbing community to engage, let the Park know we care, and show them we […]
12-9-20
Heads up all you Josh lovers! Though the Park remains open to the public, camping is not being permitted due to COVID restrictions. If you have reservations, you’ll likely hear from Recreation.gov. Visit our resources page for alternate outdoor venues for camping and dispersing safely. the Park website is updated now – see here Recreate Responsibly […]