On Jan. 20th, I headed to SoCal to meet up with Brad and climb in J-Tree. It turned out to be such an awesome trip. 100% relaxing. No pressure to complete some big climb, only have fun. Being in the desert always makes me aware of how much I enjoy a simplified life style. For two weeks, Brad and I worried about nothing other than what was the best way to have fun. Sleep in til temps warmed up enough, eat good, then climb. When the day came to an end, we'd again eat good and enjoy some beer by a fire while the stars sparkled above.
Half way through the trip, Glen, Anna, and Alder meet up with us for a few days. As always it was good to see them and fun to once again get to climb together. It got me reflecting on how times have change though. I could remember how we did what ever necessary to "dirt-bag" it on a trip and now I was sitting in a modified camper van watching a movie on an I-phone sitting next to a 14 month old....crazy. I must admit, it's nice not to have to dirt-bag it so hard anymore.
Time to get the fire started 
One of many approaches
Night life
Evening at camp
Sunrise
Joshua Tree
Brad working a slab route
Ending the day
Sean working a slab boulder problem
Night at camp
Yucca plant
Sunset
Glen
Anna and Alder
Myself
Glen on "Illusion Dweller"
Glen further up
Anna
Brad
Preparing for battle
Brad
Moon rise
Enjoying a beer
Night session
1 comment:
Dude, don't tell me you paid for camping. No dumpster diving? Getting soft bro bra
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