Climbing Challenge in the Desert ; Writer Takes On a Tough Route at Joshua Tree
The Record, Bergen County, NJ › February 12, 2008
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Vacations are not supposed to be painful.
But here I am, on my third rock-climbing trip to Joshua Tree, the desert national park about an hour northeast of downtown Palm Springs, Calif. I fell in love with Black Tide, a difficult climbing route, on a previous trip. Even though it bested me the first time.See the full content of this document
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Climbing Challenge in the Desert ; Writer Takes On a Tough Route at Joshua Tree
This year would be different, I told myself. All my other climbs at Joshua Tree would be about building strength for this climb.
People have strange perceptions of Joshua Tree, known for its Dr. Seuss-esque plants with spiny tops. Every time I talk to someone about heading to the park for winter camping and relaxation (ha!), I get a ton of questions."Is it cold ...See the full content of this document
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