Climb, Scramble, and Explore Joshua Tree

Hey Guys,

Winter is coming and that means it's time to get back to Joshua Tree to do some climbing, rock scrambling, hiking, trail running, and a little caving (Chasm of Doom). The climbing level for this event should be considered beginner/intermediate, based on the leaders that will be setting the routes, but if some more advanced members join and would like to set some more advanced routes, I would be totally open to that. But, rest assured, there will be beginner to intermediate routes available.

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Note - Our campsites are very awesome and have multiple climbing routes right at our campsite (and scrambling too).

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We will be doing some climbing at Indian Cove and will probably head into the park to do some more climbing at Hidden Valley (Cyclops is a great beginner climb). Exploring The Chasm of Doom is always a blast and doing it at night is even better, but dress warm. A nice evening hike up Ryan Mountain is always a great way to end the day and work up an appetite for dinner. How about starting the day with a trail run to warm you up. That's what I will be doing.

Anyway, there is a lot to do in Joshua Tree besides climbing, but why would you not want to give it a try at one of the best climbing areas in the country? Still on the fence? Check out a few videos from some past trips out here:

• Chasm of Doom 1 (http://youtu.be/FBi78oCjo44?list=UU9YFoe8-LKH95vC-8LwVyXQ) and Chasm of Doom 2 (http://youtu.be/m3p2ylqmppA?list=UU9YFoe8-LKH95vC-8LwVyXQ)

• Cyclops (http://youtu.be/JAn8pjQHMUY?list=UU9YFoe8-LKH95vC-8LwVyXQ)

or here are some pics (https://www.meetup.com/NorthCountyAdventure/photos/25844500/) from last year and some more pics (https://www.meetup.com/NorthCountyAdventure/photos/4624102/) from another trip.

Here is what you will need:

• Basic camping gear - Check out our Car Camping Gear List (http://www.sdmicroadventures.com/p/car-camping-checklist-following-is-list.html).

• Basic climbing gear (harness, belay device (atc w/carabiner), climbing shoes (recommended) )

• Food and drinks

• I will have plenty of water for drinking if you don't mind tap water.

Plan on bringing layers of clothes for a moderate to warm day of activity and then a cold to very cold night of sleep. The campgrounds are dry (no running water) as are the bathrooms, so plan accordingly. If you would llike to bring a friend, please have them join the group, then sign up (it will only take a few seconds, I promise). I will be sending out updates as the date gets closer, so take care and I will see you out there!

Jim Hobbs (http://adventurefitproject.blogspot.com/p/about-me_22.html)