Can anybody suggest a good guide book for Joshua Tree? Thanks in advance.

Lisa

I suggest a guide book for Joshua Tree.

Is that what you were looking for?

I assume you mean climbing Guide Book ? There are two (sort of): the mammoth edition by Randy Vogel and a series of area-specific guides by Alan Bartlett. The Vogel guide is out of print, but copies are still hanging around some book stores and climbing shops. I would suggest trying REI and the like on the east coast, they may still have copies.

The Bartlett guides are much smaller and cover individual areas, such as Lost Horse Valley, Indian Cove, Hidden Valley, etc (e-mail me if you want the exact list, ISBN numbers, etc). Neither guide is complete and they do complement each other. The grades in the Bartlett guide seem to be a bit more on target, especially with respect to R-rated climbs (IMHO). The Vogel guide runs around $35.00, the Bartlett guides about $12.00 each.

Hope this helps

Tim S.

ian,

No, what I really wanted were suggestions for guide books on where to luge in JT. I thought that might have been obvious given all the luge racing out there. however, now that I realize there is climbing in JT, perhaps I'll do some while I'm out there. :))
lisa

Skip J-tree! If you're making a trip from the east coast, you should hit Taquitz, Suicide, and Red Rocks!!! E-mail me if you want more info on any of these areas.

One of the best things about Josh is the bouldering. There is a bouldering guide written by Mari Gingery. In fact, I plan to get one for my next trip there. Have fun.

Friction Weenie :-).

Actually, John's probably right. By late April J-Tree gets pretty hot.

Timbo

Thought I was the only one who went luging in JT. Lisa, I'll give you a private showing of the luge guide, but you have to promise not to tell anyone. In fact I'll draw you a map. Ever hear the story of how Boston got its name?

I like my climbing hot. i like friction too. Ergo, I go to JT.

Lisa,

Going to JT doesn't preclude you from going to the Adirondaks Slabathon, I hope. It can be hot in the Adk's too, so that should be to your liking.

BTW, I have a recent JT guide book by Randy Vogel that you can borrow if you don't come up with anything else. I'll be in the Gunks on Memorial Day weekend, perhaps even before if I can find a free weekend.

Ian, have you decided on the dates for the Slabathon yet?

Pete Grant