Saved by PatrickGensel
on September 29, 2010 at 6:32:46 am
2nd Annual JTree Tweetup 2010
Let's Do it Again! - Joshua Tree National Park, California
Participants - Who's Planning on Going?
If you think you might be able to make it, put your name on the list with any relevant notes. (i.e. possibly bringing friends, etc. Hashtag: #JtreeTweetup
@rockgrrl: For the sake of those flying in (and because it was the clear winner) I'm going to call it for the weekend of 11/13. I'll be doing my "come in early in the week" plan, anyone who wants to come out early with me is more than welcome (I could use the help w site wrangling).
@rockgrrl (+1, maybe more)
@pwcarey
@eleddy - the later the better - I have to wait for these ribs to heal up!
@joshuamontague - not looking very promising at the moment, but i'll try my best. updates to follow...
@mtsquirrel - I'm interested, tentatively -- might want to combine it with a birthday trip to Red Rocks too
@adrienneknits -- i missed the first one! i really hope i can make it this time! :)
@benpope (+1, I think) -- missed it last year, but would love to get in on the action this time around!
@sudarkoff
@Blueskeyes207 - Maybe. I really want to come, but will depend on job situation and such.
@Patrickgensel Booked flight! I'll be flying into PSP on 11/10 around 2:30 pst (any help getting to Jtree would be great) flying out 2:50 11/14
@PrivonG (+1 if I can make it) - possibly, depends on the weekend.
@dmasten
@RikRay New Job, mucho work, but I make my own schedule. Winging it again this year.
@tiffanymroyal
@dubid0 (+1, probably)
@bird_owl (+1)
@theclimbergirl (odds aren't great, but I'm sure as heck going to try).
@katiebeth (+1, tentatively, right @joshbelden?) sounds like there's something of a plan in the works with some PNWers!
Dates
The date represented is the Saturday of the given weekend. I'm assuming we'll make a long weekend of the trip with whoever can go, so keep that in mind. Put your name and number of guests (+1) and update the tally at the end.
11/13 (Veteran's Day is the Thursday before this weekend, this is the weekend we had the 1st Tweetup)
@rockgrrl
@voden
@pwcarey
@eleddy
@dubid0
@adrienneknits
@dloo
@katiebeth (maybe)
@benpope
@sudarkoff
@BlueSkEyes207
@patrickgensel
@PrivonG
@dmasten
@Rikray (possible, worked in the past)
@tiffanymroyal
@bird_owl (+1)
@katiebeth
Tally: 19 (as of 9/21/10)
+ @theclimbergirl (count me as a .5, since I'm a gonna-try maybe!)
Transportation/Carpooling
Where we can see how to get who where in the most efficient/convenient way. Post if you're willing to carpool & from where, or if you find any great plane ticket deals, etc...
Vehicle Count
Add your name and how many vehicles you will have, also note if you can carpool
@rockgrrl - From Ventura, CA. I'll be coming out early in the week (Tues?) & will have a 4 seater (3 folks plus gear depending on amount of stuff).
@pwcarey - Flying into SFO on Nov 9th, stealing a car, driving to pick up @katiebeth, Josh and @tiffanymroyal in Fresno on Nov 10th, arrive JT on the 11th. Leave JT on the 14th to drop Tiff off at PSP then drive North to SFO.
@eleddy - depends. if someone wants to carpool from san francisco we can work that out. otherwise I'll fly into san diego and hitch a ride there.
@dubid0 - From Santa Barbara, CA. Should be able to fit 2 more.
@adrienneknits -- from sf bay area. i'd be willing to carpool.
@katiebeth - from Central CA...willing to carpool w/Bay Area folk?
@BlueSkEyes207 - From DC, Would be flying in and need a carpool. Can fly into wherever is easiest.
@patrickgensel - Probably flying into PSP on the 10th, anyone able to give this east coaster a ride :) Going to pull the trigger on airfare later today.
@PrivonG - possibly flying from DC, possibly driving from Berkley. waiting to hear about work...
@dmasten - I'm almost a local, coming from Mojave, CA. I can swing by BUR, LAX, or ONT, room for 3, and I have an Interagency Annual Pass
@RikRay - Will pool, may be departing Bay Area if I'm moved by then. If not, driving one truck. (not making KB drive this year )
@tiffanymroyal - driving down with @pwcarey and @katiebeth from Fresno, flying out of PSP on Sunday Nov 14 at 6 p.m.
@theclimbergirl - will be relying on some kindness from friends. :) May drive; TBD. Will coordinate with the PNW crew as the dates get closer and plans firm up.
Campsite Info
Park Entrance Fee Options:
7-Day Vehicle Permit$15
Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass$30
Interagency Annual Pass: $80 this pass replaces the National Park Pass and Golden Eagle Passport. It provides access to Federal recreation sites, including National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Forest Service.
Campsite Fees:
Hidden Valley, Belle, Ryan, Jumbo Rocks and White Tank campgrounds are $10 a night. You pay using an envelope system once you've found a site.
Sheep's Pass has a group campsite for $25, it must be reserved.
Campsite Plan:
No group campsites available for our target dates (as expected, one really has to reserve them months in advance). I'll be doing my plan from last year and getting sites early. Anyone who wants to come out earlier in the week is welcome too. I could use the help wrangling sites. Last year we were lucky and got 4 all next to each other in Ryan Campground - @rockgrrl
Backup Camping Options:
There is BLM land near Joshua Tree
Hotels/Motels in Joshua Tree (the town)
Hotels/Motels in 29 Palms
If things are full and you don't want a hotel or BLM you can backpack on the boy scout trail, It's close and you only have to be one mile from the road to set up. I have done this when hidden valley and everything near that was completely full and it worked out well (quiet and peaceful). There is a backcountry parking lot near the entrance to get on the trail.
Routes
Gear
i.e. We will need 30 ropes, 50 biners, firewood, etc
@pwcarey - I can bring a 50m rope and cameras. I plan on doing more still and video than climbing this time.
@PrivonG - would bring a 60m rope, rack, and a camera
@dmasten - will bring a rope, bunch of biners, and various and sundry webbing
@rockgrrl - rack, cameras, the old thick Jtree guidebook, BoulderCanyon snacks and Climb On! Product! If anyone else reading this is interested in sponsoring contact me: rockgrrl at the same plus .com
@tiffanymroyal - can try to fit in the rope in pack. biners, webbing, etc. i have the Falcon Guide to West Joshua Tree climbing (i think its that one). And Climb On to share. and Joshua Tree Salve as well. :) - @rockgrrl I think we'll have the softest skin out in Jtree that weekend! haha :)
@theclimbergirl - at least one rope; single cams from yellow alien size to BD Camalot 4; draws; camera; video; the big ol inch deep JTree book and a smile.
Rockgrrl's Guide Book Shop - I suggest getting the 1st book (Trad Guide to Jtree) plus either the 3rd (Rock climbing Jtree) or the 4th book (Rockclimbing JTree West). I own the 1st and 3rd books.
Free Stuff
Climbers Coffee - Bring your own mug.
Most Saturdays and Sundays during the peak climbing season.
@ Hidden Valley Campground near Intersection Rock
8 am til the coffee runs out [@rockgrrl they also have hot cocoa]
Climbing is inherently dangerous and the risk of death or serious injury can never be completely eliminated. It is up to each individual to make his or her own choices regarding acceptable risk. Tweetups are collaborative efforts and each participant only assumes liability for their own well being, just as you assume liability for yours! Cheers!
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