Joshua Tree

Being in Joshua Tree is like coming home for me. However, this time I got to see the wildflowers and Joshua Trees in bloom for the first time : ) The cries of the coyote, the goofy Joshua trees, the haphazard stacks of rocks, and the quality Outward Bound friends all welcomed me with open arms. (OK, well I didn't exactly hug the coyotes or the spikey Joshua trees, but I have been known to hug a rock or two.)

I had a great weekend hanging out with my dear friend (and fabulous belayer) Jess

Our buddy Chris leads the awkward but exciting crack roof.
The book says 5.8, we'd say more like 5.10 - gotta love Joshua Tree ratings!

Becca in front of one of thousands of JTree rock formations

Jess climbing "The Exorcist, 5.10a"