Joshue Tree Climbing (sorta) Trip 10-27-10/29

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Well, it was one amazing trip, but due to one of the guys who was bringing the trad gear back out at the last minute, we were only able to get one "sport" climb in.

It was our first time in J-Tree and sure not to be the last! Its an amazing place with lots to see and do!

We also did the "Keys Ranch" tour and that was well worth it!!

Moral of the story, dont rely on others to bring YOUR gear!

Here are some pics:

 

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EL GUAPO RETURNS

 

[adventureduo]

AWESOME! I didnt know that much cool stuff was out there! Last time i was there we just played on the rocks and never ventured out... im gonna have to head back soon!

 

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AWESOME! I didnt know that much cool stuff was out there! Last time i was there we just played on the rocks and never ventured out... im gonna have to head back soon!

Plan it and we will come! Dead of winter is the best time!

:smiley_drive: :camping: :rappel:

 

[+ d]

Man, those are some BLUE skies!

Is that Willys just abandoned!?

 

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Man, those are some BLUE skies!

Is that Willys just abandoned!?

Yes and No, its part of the "Keys Ranch" and while on the tour, Brett and I obviously opened the hood to check the powerplant and it was in surprisingly complete and nice shape!

 

[flyingwil]

Looks like fun...

This picture is way cool:

Do you know of the history on them?

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

SWEET!...........Kevin!:costumed-smiley-007



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[blupaddler]

Do you know of the history on them?

If these are the ones I am thinking of, on your way to the lake in the pictures. I forget the name...

Anyway, I don't know the history to well. But what I do know, is that they are real, but fake. Meaning they have been abused so much, and touched, etc. That they have actually been repainted to preserve what's left of the art.




BTW...Where did you guys camp?

Let me know when you go again.

 

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If these are the ones I am thinking of, on your way to the lake in the pictures. I forget the name...

Yes, on the way to one of the dams, i forget the name too! HA!

Anyway, I don't know the history to well. But what I do know, is that they are real, but fake. Meaning they have been abused so much, and touched, etc. That they have actually been repainted to preserve what's left of the art.

yes, there was a sign stating something of that nature, that they are real but have been painted and vandalized over time. we also read a sign that stated the colors were part of some preservation thing, so its your call!

BTW...Where did you guys camp?

Jumbo Rocks!

Let me know when you go again.

Ok, hopefully soon!

To answer your previous question, all we got to do was 1 nice and long double pitched 5.7 sport route.

We didnt have gear to set top rope anchors and VERY FEW of the routes in Jtree have top anchors to setup a top rope. Brett lead the climb and did a top belay! It was my first real sport climb and definitely got the blood flowing. Going 20-30ft past your protection definitely heightens your awareness!

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[blupaddler]

Not to get too anal, and I know it's a sport route. So you are typically limited. But remember if you get 20' above your last piece of pro, then you have a 40' fall.

 

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Not to get too anal, and I know it's a sport route. So you are typically limited. But remember if you get 20' above your last piece of pro, then you have a 40' fall.

Yeah, i know! :Wow1:

 

[BajaTaco]

Cool pics Kevin! :victory:

 

[\\'anderer]

Looks like fun...

This picture is way cool:

Do you know of the history on them?

The petroglyphs are near Barker dam, they were originally painted by the Serrano or Chemehuevi indians.

In the 1960's a Hollywood studio was filming a western and wanted to use the petroglyphs as a backdrop, but found they did not show up on film well. so they proceeded to paint over the originals and add some of thier own to make a "better" backdrop

BTW I live about a half hour from JTNP. If anyone is visiting the park drop me a PM. My wife and I would love to go out and spend more time there. In the winter we get up there 2-3 times per month. We have even seen Bighorn sheep up there.

 

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My wife and I would love to go out and spend more time there. In the winter we get up there 2-3 times per month. We have even seen Bighorn sheep up there.

We are planning a small trip there 3rd weekend in january to climb, you guys going to be around then?

k