Eagle Mountain landfill on hold Plans for Landfill Near Joshua Tree Stalled by Lauren Hasler Plans to move in a new neighbor next to Joshua Tree National Park were stalled when a southern California appeals panel ruled to temporarily halt development of what would be the largest nonhazardous solid waste landfill in the nation. The proposed Eagle Mountain Landfill would… Read More
John Bachar, legend of Joshua Tree and American Climbing Among elite rock climbers in the world, John Bachar represented the cleanest, boldest style that inspired a generation of highball and extreme on-sight athletes of today. John died last weekend in a fall while soloing on the Dike Wall, near Mammoth. Perusing a JTree guidebook of old, you will find plenty of Bachar references and… Read More
Weigh in on CA State Park closures Here are just some of the climbing areas threatened with closure due to state budget mismanagement: Mt. Diablo, Mt. Tamalpais, Castle Rock, Castle Crags, Mt. San Jacinto, Stinson (Mickey’s) Beach, Patrick’s Point, Mt. St. Helena, Emerald Bay, Point Dume, Malibu Creek, Lake Perris/Big Rock, and Stonewall Creek… not to mention numerous surf spots and other… Read More