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Acer
Big Wall climber
AZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 24, 2011 - 01:18am PT
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Who visits the Gram Parsons cremation site in Joshua Tree NP??
I might have to check it out next time.
Little bouldering at Cap Rock.
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Acer
Big Wall climber
AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 24, 2011 - 01:34am PT
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Reading up on the subject. I understand that NPS cleans this up every now and then. To the point of sandblasting graffiti.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Jan 24, 2011 - 01:49am PT
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I'm a huge fan of Gram Parsons and knew the story of his demise and even stayed a few nights in the Josh Motel where he OD'd.
Never actually visited the cremation site cause I wasn't sure where at Cap Rock it was at. Hallowed ground, must check it out next time.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Jan 24, 2011 - 11:00am PT
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For the record, I'm not condoning graffiti or trashing the Monument (or any wilderness for that matter) for anybody's memory, even Gram.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Jan 24, 2011 - 11:07am PT
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For the record, I'm not condoning graffiti or trashing the Monument (or any wilderness for that matter) for anybody's memory, even Gram.
For the record I agree.
But I have to add that I've been there and it was eerily interesting.
I don't remember who but someone took me out there during one of my visits in the 70s.
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Al_Smith
Boulder climber
San Francisco, CA
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Jan 24, 2011 - 11:09am PT
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Al_Smith
Boulder climber
San Francisco, CA
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Jan 24, 2011 - 11:12am PT
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Was just there last week. A couple of college aged women who were staying in 'his' room played his CDs at top volume with the door open and twisted my arm into participating in what I believe was an unsuccessful seance. I don't really have an opinion on this one way or the other...just thought it would be an opportune time to share this photo.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jan 24, 2011 - 11:18am PT
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I think it would be beneficial for peace and harmony on this site if Locker and Al Leister would meet at the cremation site for a hug-fest..
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Sioux Juan
Big Wall climber
Costa mesa
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Jan 24, 2011 - 11:46am PT
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I think smoking a gram is a good idea .....locker ?
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Jan 24, 2011 - 11:55am PT
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I picked up about seventy-five cents in change that was just laying around, last time I was there.
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TheWaker43
Trad climber
GA
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Jan 24, 2011 - 12:13pm PT
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I have never been to the site, but I do live in Gram Parson's home state. One of my favorite artist. Thanks for this thread.
casey
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Jan 24, 2011 - 12:26pm PT
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At the Joshua Tree Inn resides a creme colored cat. I was told by the management that the spirit of Gram Parsons dwells in that cat, and if I paid extra for Gram's room, the cat could spend the night in the room with me.
Well... I didn't spend the night in Gram Parson's room...I didn't even know who Gram was. But later, when no one was looking...I asked the cat..."Sir, can you intone any wisdom or admonitions from the Netherworld?"
He just purred:
"YER GONNA DIE !!"
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