J-Tree in April?

[JOES]

I am heading down to visit some family members in Palm Springs April 12-17th and am wondering if anyone else will be down there during this time and would be up for some climbing at J-Tree. I do a fair amount of climbing can lead on 5.8 and follow 5.10. I will be looking to climb for 1 or 2 days only so if anyone is down there and doesnt mind me joining there party please reply.

[kevbone]

Sounds rad...... have a blast!

[Bigtree]

April was good for me temp wise a few years back (although i still recall getting fried - bring sunscreen). Lots of climbers about as university has wrapped up by then so you shouldn't have trouble hooking up with some folks on site.

[Mike_G]

April is a great month to be there, indeed, but temps can vary widely. Have you climbed at JTree before? The first time I went I was pretty solid leading 5.10 (sport, mostly at Smith), but got freaked out leading 5.6 and 5.7 at Josh. It's a different beast than what we have up here. Slabby, no holds, super run out, etc. Following or TR-ing was a blast, but leading "sport" routes took more cajones than I was used to.

 

The trad there is amazing, and we've been exclusively bouldering the past couple of times we've been down there. It's an awesome place.

[JOES]

Thanks all for the info. I have never been there before but sounds like its a great place. i was also told there is lots of good climbing right next to the campground and if i went there i should have no problem finding some peeps to climb with. and last resort there is always boldering.

[kevbone]

Just walk around in the camp site and ask if anyone needs a partner. You will find someone.