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    Rock climbing

    Rock Climbing with Matt was such a great experience! He made sure my husband and I had an amazing time on our first rock climbing adventure. It definitely got a bit challenging for me at times, but Matt was incredibly supportive and gave helpful advice that kept me going. We ended the day with lunch, sharing stories, which made the whole experience feel even more special. Overall, it was fun, memorable, and something I'd absolutely recommend!

    Amos N.

    Outstanding! We had a perfect day with Dan as our guide. Took my 16/yo girl and 13/ yo boy. Only did a half day, but could have easily done a full day. Next time!

    Chasm of doom

    My family of 5 enjoyed our JT mini adventure tour with Brad and Kitson. My grown kids had never done outdoor rock climbing before and they had a wonderful experience. We then went through The Chasm of Doom. Brad gave very clear instructions on how to scramble through the tunnels and cracks. It was so fun! Kitson also did a good job staying behind us to make sure no one left behind and gave us a hand when needed.

    David V.

    Andy and Seth provide an amazing experience. We had such a great time climbing with Andy. We had two kids ages 9 and 12 and two adults. Gave us the perfect amount of instruction and felt totally safe. He's an amazing guide and we enjoyed it thoroughly.

    Climbing

    Worth every penny!! I was a little skeptical of spending money on a guide when there are so many great books and pretty easy access climbs in Joshua Tree. But man are we happy we did this! Initially we did a half day and our guide was fantastic, food was healthy and plenty and the climbs were the perfect level of difficulty to be challenging and also achievable. It was so good we swapped plans and did a second half day which was even better!!! We asked for the same guide who knew our abilities and showed us a place we would have struggled to find even with the best guide book, a sniffer dog and a drone... Both days we had the climbs all to ourselves which was likely luck but also testament to our guides knowledge of conditions, sun, wind, temp and likely other groups... We will absolutely be going back to Cliffhanger Guides in the future. If you are thinking of a Joshua Tree climbing trip, book these guys on your first day at the very least. Every other day if they are available and every day if possible! You won't regret it!! Oh and we are a family of four, both kids climbed, parents hung out and enjoyed the scrambling, food, conversation and our guides knowledge of the geology, plant life and history of Joshua Tree.

    Climbing Reggie dome
    Karen N.

    Highly recommend Cliffhanger. Every step of the communication was easy and simple. We met Jesse at the office bright and early and he was ready for us. What a pleasure it was to climb with Jesse... my partner was a newbie and I am more experienced, Jesse was very flexible and adaptive with us and provided different feedback and support while climbing. We got fun stories, safe routes and good tips from him. We will climb with Cliffhanger again.

    Fantastic rock climbing outfitter. Organized, punctual, quality equipment, focus on safety and overall good vibes & energy. Andy is THE MAN - awesome guide!

    Following up slab, with Hailey belaying.

    Wonderful experience beginning to end. Company is well organized, guide (Hailey) was wonderful, and lunch was good! Hailey is very personable, safety conscious, supportive, genuine, and humble.

    Climbing with Hailey was a highlight of our visit to Joshua Tree NP! We were climbing for the first time as a family with two children, 6 and 8. My youngest was very nervous and there was rain in the forecast, so the Cliffhanger team checked in often and gave us some options to set us up for the best experience possible. When it came time for my 6 year old to climb, Hailey was literally there with him every step of the way. He inched up the rocks, and felt so proud when he reached the top. We all felt very supported and set up for a successful morning of climbing, even though we were first timers. After lunch, we were given the option of exploring some caves, which the boys loved.

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    Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School - A  climbing cowboy on the Zodiac route, El  Capitan Yosemite, California.

    Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School

    4.8(50 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    My partner and I had the most unforgettable experience. We are moderate climbers but had only a…read morelittle experience outdoors. Tiowa was incredible; so patient and knowledgeable. He may have been the best guide we've ever had. Lead us on some fun easy routes and pushed us just enough to get into an intermediate. Highly recommend. Great for all skill levels and a unique way to experience Joshua Tree.

    I had the most amazing experience through the Joshua Tree Climbing School. If it weren't for my…read morefriend Lea, who introduced me to indoor climbing, I probably would have never tried to enhance my skills through an Intermediate class up in J.T. This would be my second time climbing outdoors, my first time in Joshua Tree, and one of the best things that I've ever done. Steve was our instructor and he was a no B.S. kind of dude. He was extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy, and pushed our group to go above and beyond their capabilities--not to instill fear but more to show us that we're so much more capable of what we think we can do. Day 1 started with Steve teaching us several knots that we would need to know to create slings, extend ropes, and tie in and set anchors. Then he showed us all of the anchor devices and techniques. Once we were schooled on the tools we needed to set anchors, he set us free to set up some anchors around the boulders around us. He always checked our work and critiqued what we did right, wrong and how we could have improved it. After about a half day of anchor lectures and practice settings, he set up some top ropes for us to climb for the rest of the afternoon. I'm a 5.9 climber in the gym, and he set up some 5.7 cracks that I found really difficult and challenging, but a lot of fun. On Day 2 we drove to another part of the park. This was the real test. Not only did we have to scramble up the side of a mountain with gear, but we also had to partner up and set up anchors, and then repel off of them. Again, he always checked our work and safety was always a priority. I never felt jeopardized, but always challenged. Once we repelled off of our first anchor sets, he let us top rope off of them. The second part of Day 2 got even more interesting when he led us back to the top of our first anchors, showed us how to tear them down, and then led us to even higher ground "free soloing" it up the mountain (i.e., scrambling without rope) to set up another set of anchors. I have to admit that I was scurrred, but I put all of my faith and trust in Steve and my group. Steve would remind us that if there was something we felt uncomfortable with to let him know so he could rope us in or spot us from behind. Our group was cohesive--we looked out for each other, checked each other for safety and never left anyone behind. It was pretty gnarly (the best descriptive word for this) to sitting at the top of a mountain, setting up anchors, looking over the edge for accuracy and then having complete faith in your work by repelling off of it and then top roping it over and over. I really had no idea what I was in for when Lea invited me to go with her on this weekend excursion, but it was worth every penny. Not only did I improve my climbing skills, but I also walked away with some pretty cool mountaineering survivor skills, a new set of friends, and last but not least, bruised and scraped knees and knuckles. In short, Steve RAWKS!!!!

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    Rock Climb Every Day - Rocking it...

    Rock Climb Every Day

    4.9(63 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Wow - just WOW! Last Sunday (November 22, 2020) I finally got to check Rock Climbing off my bucket…read morelist, thanks to "Rock Climb Every Day" (yes, they are taking reservations during COVID and implementing all the necessary COVID protocols). Last year I successfully climbed to the top of Yosemite's Half Dome - without a doubt, it was one of the most memorable + accomplishment-filled outdoorsy adventures I've ever experienced. My first rock climbing adventure is definitely up there. In fact, my Half Dome adventure is what sparked my interest in Rock Climbing. By the way, if you're looking for an amazing Half Dome experience, I highly recommend REI Adventures and book with Scott - be sure to check out my 5-star "Half Dome Day Hike" Yelp review. Scott is an avid Rock Climber and he knows all the cool and underground rock climbing spots :) I've found that it's challenging to find people who love outdoorsy adventures like me. So, I usually end up doing these type of activities solo. I book directly through adventure companies to help ensure I have a safe, education and of course a FUN experience. Booking through "Rock Climb Every Day" couldn't have been more perfect from start to finish. In fact, I'm looking forward to booking another adventure with them. They cater to all levels of rock climbing from beginners to experienced. Most of all, they know how to make outdoor rock climbing easy and fun. They offer beginner rock climbing classes, rock climbing adventures, rappelling adventures, private instruction, family climbing packages, multi-day packages, parties + groups, climbing anchor class, sport climbing, trad climbing and much more! I consider myself a complete novice rock climber. Absolutely no experience - not even indoor climbing. Crazy, right? But I do consider myself athletic as I competed as a pro-Am Muay Thai fighter for almost a decade. Even with that kind of experience, I found the climb to challenging, scary, but most of all, FUN. Our instructor Jim was knowledgeable, timely, communicative and fun! Without his guidance, I don't think I could have made it to the top of the 5.7 climb. He was there every step (literally every inch) of the way. It was truly a "team" effort. We completed 6 climbs ranging from 5.4 to 5.7 (level of difficulty). There were a total of 4 people in our group. 2 had some indoor experience and the other 2 (including myself) had zero experience. And let me tell you - I'm scared to death of heights. Scared AF!!! But isn't it amazing how the BEST things that ever happen in LIFE are the ones we were resistant to get involved with because of fear?? Trust me, it's not easy but stop running away from fear, run towards it! If you don't take action now, you likely never will. Your fears will win + will continue to win until you break the pattern. Start saying YES to fear. The scarier something is, the more you need to do it. I couldn't have overcome my fear of rock climbing without the help + guidance of "Rock Climb Every Day." What are you scared of right now? Rock climbing? What are you telling yourself you can't have, not yet? Rock Climbing? What are you trying to "figure out first"? Rock Climbing? My advice. STOP thinking. STOP trying to figure it out. Say yes to fear; yes to uncertainty. Say YES to Rock Climbing. Overall, an amazing 5-star experience with Rock Climb Every Day. Book your adventure at https://rockclimbeveryday.com - maybe I'll see you on my next adventure? :)

    Is this a bogus service? No one ever answers emails, messages, nor voice messages. Submitted…read morepayment for a class, but no confirmation receipt.

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