CO, Chockstone, 1989. 160 pp, many topos, photos, maps. One of the first major guidebooks for Joshua Tree. Every climb and formation has detailed description. Includes comprehensive history, bibliography and more. This new edition includes word descriptions as well and first ascent information for most climbs. Fine.
Joshua Tree National Park is the most popular rock climbing area in the world--and for good reason. When other climbing locales are buried in snow, Joshua Tree is basking in Southern California sunshine. Thousands of sport and traditional routes on park's distinctive domes offer climbers of all abilities endless variety, from classic, well-protected cracks to delicate friction faces and edgy vertical testpieces. Excellent bouldering abounds, and superb camping in the beautiful, high-desert environment encourages extended stays. Simply put, no climber's career is complete without at least one trip to Joshua Tree, and many people find themselves returning year after year.
About the Author
An attorney by trade and an accomplished rock climber, mountain biker, and outdoorsman, Randy Vogel is the author of Rock Climbing Joshua Tree; Classic Rock Climbs Number 1: Joshua Tree National Park; Southwest Rock Climbing: SoCal Select; and Best Easy Day Hikes Orange County. He is also the coauthor of Rock Climbing Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks and Mountain Biking Orange County. He lives in Laguna Beach, California.
