NEWS UPDATES: ARCHIVES

UPDATE to Comment Period for National Fixed Anchor Policy

Chicks With Nuts Coming to JTree Feb. 5-7?

February 5-7, 2016, a women's-specific climbing course focused on trad techniques is being brought to Joshua Tree in a collaboration with the good folks at Cliffhanger Guides. From their site you'll see...
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Climb Smart 2015 – check it out!

Climb Smart 2015 happened under dramatic skies in and around Joshua Tree National Park this past weekend (October 16-18, 2015) with education as the centerpiece of a festival that brought...
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Climb Smart 2015…

Climb Smart 2015…

One of the most critical components of Climb Smart events is the support we get from local and regional organizations... this support stretches from guiding organizations and certified guides to...
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Climb Smart 2015 – Still space available

Climb Smart 2015 – Still space available

OCTOBER 16-18... This year's CLIMB SMART will be the 18th annual event that leads into the Centennial year of the National Parks in the USA. This will be among the...
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Encouraging diversity in our Park

Encouraging diversity in our Park

In April, some Friends of Joshua Tree board members, along with two different youth groups and staff of JTNP (even the Superintendent and his children) joined together to recreate, celebrate...
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Yosemite Climber Stewards, Rangers taking registrants for May 17-21, 2015

Yosemite Climber Stewards, Rangers taking registrants for May 17-21, 2015

Access Fund, in partnership with a host of climbing advocacy groups, is putting on 3 Climbing Stewardship Trainings this year. The first event is  May 17-21 in Yosemite National Park.  There...
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Date Set for Climb Smart in Joshua Tree 2015 – October 16-18

Date Set for Climb Smart in Joshua Tree 2015 – October 16-18

It's time to mark your calendars for FOJT's Climb Smart 2015! OCTOBER 16-18, 2015 at Joshua Tree Lake Campground will once again be the climber kickoff to the season with...
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Raptor Closures in place February 2015

Raptor Closures in place February 2015

There are several temporary closures to climbing areas on the Park... please click the link below to get more detail, but the short list of closures includes Rock Climbing Routes...
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CLIMB SMART 2014 is here Oct. 17-19

CLIMB SMART 2014 is here Oct. 17-19

Mark your calendars (OCTOBER 17-19, 2014) for the kickoff event of the Fall climbing season in JTree... Climb Smart 2014. A benefit for Friends Of Joshua Tree as well as...
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New Park Superintendent named!

(From National Park Service Morning Report) Pacific West Region David Smith Named Joshua Tree Superintendent David Smith has been selected as the new superintendent for Joshua Tree National Park in...
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Adopt A Crag in Idyllwild… Pitch In!

We wanted to let you know about an Adopt a Crag event happening in your area. Where: Town Hall, Idyllwild, CA When:  Sunday, June 1 Details:  After coffee and scones we will...
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National Park week kicks off this weekend April 19! Free Entry to JTNP

On Saturday, April 19, 2014, Joshua Tree National Park, along with other fee parks in the National Park Service, will kick off National Park Week and offer a fee-free weekend,...
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Busy weekend for JOSAR in the Park

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, California – Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Protection Rangers, along with volunteer Joshua Tree Search and Rescue team members (JOSAR) responded to several incidents...
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Spring Cling with AAC this weekend- Ethan Pringle!

Spring Cling with AAC this weekend- Ethan Pringle!

JOSHUA TREE SPRING CLING Joshua Tree, CA  Join the American Alpine Club and Friends of Joshua Tree for our 3rd Annual Spring Cling Event!  One of the AAC Southwest Section's best...
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Heads Up; New (temporary) Climbing Closures in JTNP

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Mark Butler signed a Temporary Emergency Closure to protect nearby nesting raptors. The climbing routes affected by this closure include: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret...
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first permitted fixed anchor in Wilderness in JTNP

first permitted fixed anchor in Wilderness in JTNP

FOJT thanks Kevin Powell for stepping up to improve the anchors at a popular feature in the Park, and for showing the way forward for climbers to work with the Park...
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Climb Smart education to go forward this weekend IN JTNP

Climb Smart education to go forward this weekend IN JTNP

  Climb Smart 2013 will base out of Joshua Tree Lake Campground as in the past two years but clinics will be held inside the Park, based on the recent...
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Unlike Congress, Climb Smart Not Shut Down

Unlike Congress, Climb Smart Not Shut Down

BS   CLIMB SMART IS ON FOR OCTOBER 18-20 AT JOSHUA TREE LAKE CAMPGROUND AND FOR CLINICS, AT VARIOUS SITES IN THE AREA.  THE PARK CLOSURE DOES NOT CLOSE OFF...
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Climb Smart 2013 is less than Two Weeks away!

Climb Smart 2013 is less than Two Weeks away!

Climb Smart is ON despite the current inane National Parks closure.  The event, taking place mostly on the festival grounds of the Joshua Tree Lake Campground , continues to accept registrants and...
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Registration for Climb Smart 2013 is OPEN

Join FOJT at the 15th annual Climb Smart event... OCTOBER 18-20, 2013.  Climbing education, stewardship, star athletes and serious swag await you.  This is THE kickoff event for the climbing...
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