Jim Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 "Climbers may find the ratings at Joshua Tree harder or easier than what they are used to" -- Randy Vogel Thanks Randy! I met up with Doug in J Tree for a week to catch up and get on the warm rock. We both had not been cragging for a bit so we warmed up on easy ones and lapped some cracks. Doug is smooth on cracks, I'm working on my technique. It was a fun trip and the weather was great. We explored a number of areas I had never seen, so that was fun. Doug examined his life a while a go and made some major changes, which included now being on the road for 8 months of the year exploring the southwest, camping, hiking and climbing. He and Kathy have quite the system - satellite internet access so they both can work and quite a number of organization systems. Pretty good for being in your 60s and just going for what you want in life. Some of my favorite routes - Sail Away, No Calculators Allowed, Ball Bearing, Ravens Reach, New Toy. A few photos below. Doug on The Bong warm up The Flue No Calculators Allowed Ravens Reach After four days of climbing I felt I was getting the hang of cracks - and it became fun. My finger tips are still a bit raw though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks for posting the photos from the dry lands. Bracing! Those cracks look so inviting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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