Perched on the rugged face of Peta Crag within Joshua Tree National Park, "I Love Animals, They Taste Good" offers a pristine introduction to the area's raw granite with a sharp, engaging sport climb. From the first clip, you find yourself working a clean corner that tests your technique on solid rock, threading through a series of well-placed bolts that guide your ascent. This route pushes right at the arete, where the rock angles sharply, demanding a blend of balance and power to move through the four bolts and four fixed pins guarding the upper section.

The climb is a celebration of persistence and grit, forged through days of effort, crowned by a finishing push in biting cold under an unexpected hailstorm. This is no ordinary sport line—it stands as Peta Crag's inaugural route, bearing the spirit of adventure and challenge that climbers returning to Joshua Tree crave.

Stretching 90 feet of vertical granite, this single-pitch climb rewards careful route reading and confident movement. The rock here demands respect but offers generous friction and sound features. Climbers should expect a mix of technical climbing on corners and subtle arete gymnastics, all protected by an efficient run of bolts and pins that allow a comfortable flow without sacrificing safety.

Planning your climb means arriving with a rack suited for quickdraws and draws that fit the fixed pins to work seamlessly through the route. Anchoring is straightforward but demands attention: a secure lower-off with a combination of one pin and one bolt ensures a clean, controlled descent.

The approach to Peta Crag is simple, making this climb accessible for a day of focused training or a stepping stone into Joshua Tree’s more complex offerings. The crag itself opens a new chapter in the park’s climbing narrative, offering a fresh challenge amidst the classic desert dwelling lines.

In all, "I Love Animals, They Taste Good" offers an unvarnished, honest climb rich with historical significance and solid movement. It’s a must-try climb for those who value precision, a genuine connection to place, and the satisfaction of ticking off one of the park’s first newly forged routes.