moon over joshua tree

Monday was the three month anniversary of my roadtrip. the weather was beautiful - warm with no wind. I really like it here, because of both the style of climbing and the people that i've met. to climb in joshua tree, you have to relax about grades - it's friction climbing and some people find it very challenging, call it a sandbag, and leave. The people who stay are just great

the weekend was filled with snow, so there was no climbing action. on saturday i found myself in the back of an SUV full of californians, passing a bottle of johnnie walker red and talking. Almost all of the people that i have met in joshua tree i would like to stay in touch with.

Last night was the full moon - another reason i'm in joshua tree. it was easy to convince people to go climbing, and i got a great night session in on a supposed rest day. i was very pleased with my session since i completed two problems that i found difficult on my first day here.

here i am, the only picture i have of myself climbing in joshua tree so far....

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max finishes up the highball classic white rastafarian by the light of the moon