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From the lens The Virgin's Guide To Joshua Tree Climbing.

  • LaraineRose Feb 17, 2012 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    Some time ago my mum and dad drove to Joshua Tree National Park. After reading your lens, I can see why they loved their vacation there. I hope some day to follow in their footsteps. Such an extensive, well-written lens. Just wonderful!
  • Airyu2011 Jan 26, 2012 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    Awesome! I can't wait to hit the Joshua tree area for some climbs
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 29, 2011 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    Very Fun and Useful Lens!
  • seosmm Nov 25, 2011 @ 9:45 am | delete
    Lots of good info. Very nice lens!
  • Merstarr Nov 24, 2011 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Four words. Take me with you :)

    (Oh and awesome lens too - love your voice- I can hear the happy!)
  • WordCustard Oct 25, 2011 @ 1:58 am | delete
    This is so informative it's practically a book! Fantastic guide to Joshua Tree.
  • cffutah Oct 19, 2011 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    lens is informative, educational, tons of photos, all around good job, gave ya a 'thumbs up' too.
  • Seth zaharias Aug 29, 2011 @ 10:52 pm | delete
    You have out done yourself! Very, very well written article on the place I call home. Logistics of Joshua Tree are incredibly complex for primarily a front country single pitch climbing area. Way to simplify the rest!
    I own the smallest rock climbing guide service in Jt. We are a boutique service with gourmet food, no time limits, all inclusive packages, and tall tales. Wondering if you would add a link to our site in your guides section?
    http://www.cliffhangerguides.com

    Thanks again,

    Seth Zaharias
  • Happiegrrrl Sep 2, 2011 @ 11:58 am | delete
    Thanks for the kind words. Your service has been added, and please accept my apologies for the omission. I attended a big blast of a party sponsored by your service this last winter. Excellent fun!
  • ltraider Apr 18, 2011 @ 8:55 am | delete
    Wow. Great pictures, great advice, great lens. I've always wanted to go to this national park. Maybe one day.
  • fanfreluche Feb 16, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Blessed by the resident "rock climbing' angel! excellent ressource!
  • lravidlearner Jan 30, 2011 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Barren and beautiful. You've provided all the info one would need to spend time in Joshua Tree. Blessed by a Squid Angel ~
  • jennynazak Jan 7, 2011 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    LOVE this lens! We took many family camping trips to Joshua Tree, but that was back in the early 70s ... i don't think there were any restaurants or cafes there back then! At least I don't remember any. I remember how much i loved scrambling around the rocks! all those wonderfully mysterious clumps of giant rocks!
  • kimmanleyort Sep 28, 2010 @ 11:08 pm | delete
    I was a virgin visiting Joshua Tree National Park this week. Unfortunately we only had an hour and it was soooo hot, but at least we got a taste of it. Incredible place to visit. If I have longer time to visit sometime, this guide will be perfect.
  • WeirdStuff Jun 29, 2010 @ 5:57 am | delete
    seems wonderful, to tell the truth never heard about it before (sorry)
  • Scott May 25, 2010 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    I consider myself a seasoned outdoorsman, but you brought up a lot of things I wouldn't have otherwise thought of. Awesome guide, thanks!
  • pooyou May 10, 2010 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    I loved reading your guide! Funny and informative, the only left for me is to convince my girlfriend to make a little detour at JTree ^_^
  • jgelien Jan 17, 2010 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    Fabulous lens. Great photos and loads of information. I learned a lot. 5*
  • FarAwayJoe Jul 4, 2009 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    Wow. Tons of information. Two years ago I was almost going there and hence, did a lot of googling. That lense would have come handy then. Sadly enough, I had to cancel the trip due to lack of reliable public transport in the region :(

    Cheers,

    FarAwayJoe
  • Jen Jun 17, 2009 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for all the info, I can't wait to head out there this weekend. And I definitely would have been at a loss without this.
  • kiwisoutback Apr 9, 2009 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Again, this lens is outstanding! Squid Angel blessed!
  • kiwisoutback Mar 12, 2009 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    Welcome to the National Parks Group! I'm headed here in late May.
  • AslanBooks Feb 1, 2009 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Thank you for listing your lens on The Squidoo Ink Pot -- http://www.squidinkpot.com.
  • Ramkitten Jan 22, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    Holy moly, what an extensive lens. I haven't been to Joshua Tree yet, but before I go, I'm comin' back here for info. 5* for sure!
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 13, 2009 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Love Joshua Tree. Have not been there in a long time.
  • Aaron_Howard Dec 30, 2008 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    Huge lens with all the much needed information to secure a good trip. Loved it and will consider making an overnighter down in the area!
  • Squidster Dec 22, 2008 @ 1:29 am | delete
    You've done an incredible job of compiling and sharing this information. Fun to read, too! 5*s and lensrolled into my humble JT lens. Thanks!
  • Aaron Brouwer Dec 20, 2008 @ 11:39 am | delete
    Thanks for all the great info. I really enjoyed reading it all.
  • tdove Dec 17, 2008 @ 11:27 am | delete
    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • Susan Peplow Dec 4, 2008 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    What a great job putting this together. I can't even organize my home depot receipts but you can compile all this information add photos and post it for all to see. Great work.

    As you'll find (I believe you're in Josh now) the Beatnik is no more.

    Keep up the good work and nice side stories (like the weasel in the tent). Loved it!

    ~Sooze
  • paperfacets Dec 3, 2008 @ 9:52 pm | delete
    I want to go here. It is so close,but have never been. I'll save this for that time when it comes.
  • Gail_Faulkner Dec 1, 2008 @ 9:05 am | delete
    Great lens very informative. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

    Gail
  • EuroSquid Dec 1, 2008 @ 3:33 am | delete
    An excellent lens. I have given it 5*. Must have taken you a long time to put it together! See comments at Squidu.
  • kiwisoutback Nov 30, 2008 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    This is awesome, I'm lensrolling it to my Palm Springs lens!
  • JudyDunn Nov 30, 2008 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    My husband did an Outward Bound program in Joshua Tree, about 20 years ago. Your pictures remind me of what I saw from his trip. He absolutely loved it! From reading this lens, it is clear that you do too!
  • Ener-G Nov 18, 2008 @ 7:58 am | delete
    Just went and read the Adwords. The only reference to "virgin" seems to be "Meeting Hiking Singles." I'm so disappointed :)
  • Ener-G Nov 18, 2008 @ 7:56 am | delete
    What a great way to have a published lens, yet still be a work in progress. The info that will be here is fabulous, your titles are great and I can't wait to see what Google does with the word "virgin!"

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