Diane Winger

The Trad Guide to Joshua Tree: 60 Favorite Climbs from 5.5 to 5.9 Diane Winger Revised edition

A detailed guide that provides all the information a moderate, trad climber will need for a climbing trip to Joshua Tree. *Detailed directions to locate each climb *Full-color photos of every route *High-quality, moderate climbs that are sure to become your favorites *Descent instructions for every climb Many climbers who visit Joshua Tree spend as much time searching for good routes as they do actually climbing. This guidebook offers the moderate climber a fun, varied, and challenging "tick-list" of 60 great Trad climbs, and makes it easy to find your way around. With color photos of every route, detailed maps, and easy-to-follow driving and hiking directions, you'll be able to climb numerous routes per day and make the most of your climbing trip. Key features of each climb are described, and you'll even know what to expect when you reach the top of a route and you want to set up an anchor and later descend. Are you looking for an area with a concentration of a certain grade or climb? Color-coded overview maps will help you choose your spot.