Joshua Tree is well known for sport and trad climbing since the early 70s.
It's a huge area, over 4000 climbing routes are scheduled in guidebooks.
I cannot describe, not even 1% of all three stars climbing routes in J.T,
but I can give some impressions of a beautiful nature reserve.
Fortunately I found climbing partners,
three guys from Minneapolis on my first day in Hidden Valley Camground.
They had two Joshua Tree climbing guidebooks,
which contained very good descriptions.
I was able to compare routes before I decided to climb.
Reading informations about the climb might tend to scare one off.Which gear to bring,
run out pro or to avoid a not-so-happy landing..
just take a look at the guidebook. There are countless fancy names. Pillars
of Pain, the Cockroach Crags, Humpy Dumpty, Gunsmoke, Lesbian Lust - well,
it's enough to inspire once fantasy. Same with rock formations.
Turtel face, Mexican Hut, Ghost face, Two big Titt..
Well, you never get disappointed climbing in Joshua Tree!
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On the road again. Just can't wait to get on the road again |