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Winter Weekend
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It’s been a long time since I’ve had a camping fail. But we’d made a miscalculation with our bedding. Our bed kit had been rocking it all winter in J-Tree, but we failed to appreciate that this time we’d be sleeping in the tent instead of the car. This was…
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J-Tree Top Ropes
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Today was going to be much less ambitious than yesterday. Just chasing the shade and setting up some top ropes. First up was Sexy Grandma. This seemed perfect for Sammie and Jake, especially the move through the rooflet. Big gymnastic pulls with good hands, with an almost mandatory heel-hook. This…
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Old Pope’s Busy Weekend
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As soon as we stepped out of the car it hit us. It was cold. Breezy too. Joshua Tree is one of the coldest places I’ve climbed. Didn’t I just spend a day kicking steps in snow? Wasn’t this cold. We were so excited for this weekend climbing trip, but…