The last 4 days, Cam and I have been hanging out in Joshua Tree National Park located in southern California. Joshua Tree (J-Tree) is THE winter destination for rock climbers. When everywhere else in the continental US is covered in snow (even Dallas), J-Tree is known for its warm days and granite cracks.
Joshua Tree photo by Dan Morin
After pulling into the park, Cam and I decided that we would try and share a campsite with another group of people in hopes of keeping the cost down and having someone to socialize with. On our first try, we met 2 guys from Quebec on a similar trip who were super friendly. We spent the next 3 days and nights rock climbing together and enjoying beer and dinner around a cold picnic table.
We were able to get on some ultra classic climbs during our first 3 days of J-Tree climbing, including Double Cross 5.7, Hands Off 5.8 , Damper 5.9.
Cam and Granite on Hands Off
Dan leading Double Cross
Cam leading Double Cross, me on belay photo by Dan Morin
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