Thursday, February 11, 2010

Joshua Tree

Well I'm finally back in town after a bunch of travel and also have the time to review pictures and post something about my most recent trips.

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:

Travis said...

Dude, don't tell me you paid for camping. No dumpster diving? Getting soft bro bra