I have to give a big shout out to Joshua Tree Guides and especially to Tiiowa who introduced me to my first real crack climbing experience on the beautiful granite rocks of Joshua Tree NP. When you've been rock climbing for years but never faced cracks it can be challenging and a bit embarrassing to jam hands and feet, but Tiowa was there very didactic, encouraging and just a pleasure to hang out with. A great experience I wish I can repeat the soonest read more

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Four of us have spent the last year or two learning to boulder in a gym - this was our first gym to crag adventure! We thought it would be fun but didn't really know what to expect. Well...Alex was our guide and he was AWESOME. So supportive and positive. A gifted guide and a natural. He belayed for each of us, which made us all infinitely more confident. Not that we don't trust our partners...but...it's nice to have a pro on the other end of the rope. We had a great spot, super fun climbing, a truly perfect morning. I would go back to these guides in a heartbeat. read more

Joshua Tree Guides - Climbing with Alex in Joshua Tree - Rock Climbing Near Me

Rock climbing and cave exploring with Joshua Tree Guides was the highlight of our trip!!! Everything from coordinating our reservation with Rick to our awesome guides Ty & Joelle was amazing. The guided expertise was incredible & we felt safe at all times. We were a group of 8- age ranges from 7-50, and they were so accommodating to our needs and abilities since we were all beginners. They handled the kids perfectly, encouraged and pushed each of us to challenge ourselves, all with our safety in mind. Scrambling through the Chasm of Doom was such a treat...we would have never attempted this on our own and we were so grateful Ty & Joelle were with us to lead the way and give us tips on how to get through it. We'll be back to do this again for sure!!! read more

Joshua Tree Guides - Great day rock climbing with Ty & Joelle with Joshua Tree Guides. - Rock Climbing Near Me

This. Was. Amazing. Rick personalized the climbing to our level and challenged us the whole time. We've climbed outdoors a couple times and loved that we learned so much more on this trip! On top of that, he made everything so easy to understand and we felt safe the whole time! We were looking between some other guides and I'm so glad we decided to use Rick. read more

Rick and Anthony made me feel like a rock climbing rockstar! This review is for a guided day trip in Joshua Tree in September (def an overdue review). Before the trip, Rick took the time to chat with me about my prior experience (somewhere btwn. beginner/int.), and what I wanted to get out of the climbing experience. I knew I was in good hands pre-climb when Rick communicated an overview of his certifications (also listed on the website) and experience, and was really professional with confirmations and day trip details (where to meet, what to bring, what to expect) sent via email. I arrived on-site to find that Rick and Anthony had brought everything for me just in case I forgot any of my equipment, and Rick had even packed me a lunch (he's a great cook btw)! We spend the day climbing at two different sites, and they led me on my first multi-pitch and trad climbs. Both guides put safety first, and were also a ton of fun to just hang out with for the day. Joshua Tree Guides is my go-to for guided climbing in JTree. read more

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My whole family had such a great experience with Joshua Tree Guides. For starters, I called a few guide companies while planning my trip. At JTG I talked to a real person on the first call, not an answering machine. Desiree was so courteous, knowledgeable and just plain nice over the phone! Very professional in all interactions we had leading up to the trip. I had a challenging request too because it was myself, my wife and my 18 year old twins, all with a wide variation in experience. Desiree set up a great agenda for us to make the most of our day in J-tree and re-assured me that our guide was great with all skill levels, that everyone would have fun regardless of abilities. My wife is afraid of heights and I wasn't sure we would even get her on the wall, but I also didn't want to exclude her. She ended up climbing right along with us, smiling at the top for pictures. The twins had a blast and can't wait to go again. I learned invaluable real-world top rope anchoring techniques that will get us all out of the climbing gym and onto the rocks safely. Our guide Zeke was every bit as awesome as the online accolades lead you to believe. He's a rare combination of experience, expertise and patience. He has a very reassuring and confidence-inspiring demeanor that coaxes the best out you and in no time you are surprising yourself with what your capable of! I could write a book about Joshua Tree Guides, but do yourself a favor, book an adventure with them. You will have the time of your life and zero regrets. read more

Joshua Tree Guides - Susan, formerly afraid of heights, topping out with a big smile. - Rock Climbing Near Me

My whole family had such a great experience with Joshua Tree Guides. For starters, I called a few guide companies while planning my trip. At JTG I talked to a real person on the first call, not an answering machine. Desiree was so courteous, knowledgeable and just plain nice over the phone! Very professional in all interactions we had leading up to the trip. I had a challenging request too because it was myself, my wife and my 18 year old twins, all with a wide variation in experience. Desiree set up a great agenda for us to make the most of our day in J-tree and re-assured me that our guide was great with all skill levels, that everyone would have fun regardless of abilities. My wife is afraid of heights and I wasn't sure we would even get her on the wall, but I also didn't want to exclude her. She ended up climbing right along with us, smiling at the top for pictures. The twins had a blast and can't wait to go again. I learned invaluable real-world top rope anchoring techniques that will get us all out of the climbing gym and onto the rocks safely. Our guide Zeke was every bit as awesome as the online accolades lead you to believe. He's a rare combination of experience, expertise and patience. He has a very reassuring and confidence-inspiring demeanor that coaxes the best out you and in no time you are surprising yourself with what your capable of! I could write a book about Joshua Tree Guides, but do yourself a favor, book an adventure with them. You will have the time of your life and zero regrets. read more

I spent a day climbing in Joshua Tree N.P. with Alex. This had to have been the best day of climbing I have experienced in my 20 years as a climber. Rick was amazing at setting up my day and making sure I had all the necessary equipment for the day and selecting Alex as my guide. Alex is an incredible individual. He was completely focused on my safety and selecting climbs that were within my abilities. The best part, Alex wanted me to have fun. Man, did I have fun. You can't go wrong climbing with Joshua Tree Guides. Thank you, Alex and Rick. read more

My friends and I bought a groupon for a 4 hour private climbing tour in Joshua Tree NP, and it was AMAZING! Our guide, Miriam, was so skilled, kind, patient, and excited about climbing that we couldn't have asked for anyone better! She challenged us and encouraged us every step of the way while explaining everything perfectly step by step. She gave us 110% and all three of us can't wait to come back and climb again when the temps cool down after summer! If you've never been climbing in JTNP but want to, this is the company to call! They provide the shoes, harness, and helmets,and our guide even had snacks to offer us! Make sure to bring tons of water and sunscreen. read more

Joshua Tree Guides - Our guide setting up the ropes before our climb - Rock Climbing Near Me

This is an overdue review. I've been rock climbing with both Alex and Stephen and had such amazing times; I couldn't recommend more. I have also talked to Rick on the phone multiple times and all employees are so friendly, easy to talk to, and... I mean, just people you'd want to hang with for an afternoon. The guides always took the extra step to make sure I was having fun and catered the trip to my abilities and goals. I always felt super safe both with rock climbing in general but also with Covid measures. Again, highly recommend. I'll be back next year! read more

Climb ON! What can I say about my 6 days books with Rick other then absolutely awesome! I was working in LA for 6weeks and had most Monday's and Tuesday's off so what better way to spend them then in Joshua Tree climbing and taking classes. I am not your normal client when it comes to guided trips. I was looking for some pretty specific things and Rick hit it out of the park by miles! Day 1: a full day of multi pitch climbing (5.7/8ish) Day 2: full day outing with myself and my girlfriend who had NEVER been climbing ever...not an easy task for a guide and Rick killed it I had a blast my girlfriend felt confident and learned a new hobby Day 3: Custom Anchor class Day 4: Custom Anchor class cont. and Top Rope Building Day 5: Review and lead class Day 6: Mulit pitch climbs and leading class Rick was an attentive guide and teacher and I have for SURE greatly improved my climbing technique and skill while with him! On top of his knowledge of climbing and the Joshua Tree area Rick is an awesome human! Loved swapping stories and experiences with him! I don't have many climbing friends so most of my time is spent with guides and he is by far on the TOP! I'll be back many times over and can't recommend Rick and his staff enough! If you are going to JTree and looking to climb CALL RICK...your welcome! And thank you Rick we will see you soon! read more

For a family get away, we visited Joshua Tree National Park and booked a 1/2 day climb with Joshua Tree (JT) Guides Our climbing instructor guides Ty and Alex prepared an adventure experience that our family will be talking about for years to come. Both these guides offered the utmost in professional guidance (i.e. safety) great humor, tenacity and plain ol' fun. After the climb, JT Guides took us through the Chasm of Doom where we tunneled, squeezed and crawled through a stunning granite cave system. Our family weekend was a success, much due in part to JT Guides. Thank you Ty and Alex for an out of the ordinary and never to be forgotten day! Eileen, Roger, Jake, Meg & Kate Stephens read more

Love Joshua Tree Guides! Rick is awesome and is amazing with kids! I highly recommend checking them out if you are interested in learning to rock climb:) read more

Joshua Tree Guides - Our awesome guide Rick helping out the kiddo! - Rock Climbing Near Me

I booked a quarter-day climb with Rick on May 9th. He was very accommodating, helpful, and professional- and safety was a priority. I've only climbed a few times before so he provided instruction/ guidance throughout the morning. We started w a repel at Cap Rock followed by a couple of climbs. He also helped me focus on a few things for improvement. Spending the morning climbing w Joshua Tree Guides was the highlight of my time in Joshua Tree. read more

Great experience! For my 9yr old (Ben's) science project we figured climbing in Joshua Tree would be fun and educational. Rick promptly replied to my call and quickly scheduled guides for the coming Sunday. Julius and Sean were fantastic. They safely guided us up the Cyclops Eye 5.3 route which everyone completed but not without some real work on two obstacles. Athletic adults and selected kids with good climbing experience would enjoy this. Julius suggested we try the more difficult Spagetti-Chili route also. It involves a layback where you have to claw your way hand over hand and foot over foot around the edges of a curved clamshell-shaped layback. While we have climbed extensively indoors we were not well prepared for this. With a lot of encouragement and 100% confidence in our guides, mom, dad, and my 11yr old barely completed this with several retreats. Many thanks to our guides for patiently helping us through this. It was right on the edge of our ability and hugely satisfying to complete. lol, we learned that all the holds we typically avoid when indoor climbing are are actually the stuff you should be working on because you rarely get a nice hand-hold on the rock face. read more

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My wife Beth and I just started getting into rock climbing and have only been gym climbing a few times. On our trip to Joshua Tree this April we wanted to learn outdoor top rope climbing, so we made an appointment with JT Guides for a 6 hour session. We met Julius at Quail Springs picnic area at 8am. He was friendly, informative, and very supportive. We both learned and experienced more than we expected. After climbing a few different routes, we asked Julius to teach us a bit more about the equipment used in lead climbing and other knots used. He explained and demonstrated quite a bit about the different types of climbing, how to secure nuts and cams, and more about belaying. We still had some time left, so we followed him to The Cyclops where we hiked up the backside and talked more about climbing while taking in the breathtaking view. read more

I had a rock climbing weekend in Joshua Tree NP with Tiowa Reynolds as my instructor for 2 days. I was extremely happy with the weekend and I can honestly say that this is the best climbing experience of my life. I had climbed 25 years ago and needed to start up again. I had an incredibly positive experience for the following 3 reasons. First, Tiowa transferred a wealth of knowledge about climbing techniques, how to set safety equipment in order to lead climbs and all the various techniques that you can use to set an anchor for a top rope. I had no idea that there were so many different knots and possibilities. That will help me get back into traditional climbing and lead climbs again. He was very patient and instructive and it was all very relevant. He seemed to enjoy sharing his knowledge and passion for climbing. Secondly, he was very adapt at understanding what type of climbing I liked and showed me many different interesting types of climbs. I really liked the variety he picked. Part of his skills was to guage how to push me out of my comfort zone in successive climbs and yet no more then I always succeeded with each climb. That meant that I felt I grew a lot from the first insecure climbing at 8 am on day one to the last very exposed 5.8 moves, 12 to 15 meters up on a almost vertical pillar. I was honested scared by the exposure but Tiowa guaged I could do it. And I could. So I felt like a much better climber after two days. Thirdly, I enjoyed his company and we could talk about lots of things along the way and the conversation never felt ackward. All in all an excellent experience and I can only recommend Tiowa and Joshua Tree climbing guides that I also have good experiences with in the past. read more

I got a Groupon for 4 hours with a private climbing guide in Joshua Tree National Park. What a bargain! It would have been worth paying full price. Our guide, Zeke, knew his stuff. His unobtrusive instruction and choice of climbs was sensitive to our different ability levels, so we each were able to push our climbing technique. We got what we paid for and more. Zeke behaved throughout with impeccable courtesy and professionalism (not coincidentally, this company clearly states its 48 hr cancellation policy both on the Groupon and on its website.) I look forward to booking future climbs with this company. read more

The staff at Joshua Tree Climbing Guides are very knowledgeable and professional. Rick matched the routes to my ability level so that I could accomplish and complete climbs while also pushing myself to improve. In two days working with Rick and Tamas, I experienced the diverse climbs the park has to offer, including bouldering and a hike/scramble through the "chasm of doom" that felt like equal parts bouldering and canyoning. Great for all ages and skill levels! read more

Our amazing guide, Tiowa, was perfect for our family, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. He was knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, positive, and we felt very safe on the climbs. He found the perfect spot for us and we had the best Thanksgiving! Thank you Tiowa! read more

We had an AWESOME day at J-Tree with Juliusz and Alex as our guides. They accommodated our group of first timers and experienced climbers perfectly. They even made it a welcoming environment for the small kids in our group. They put safety first and were very encouraging and supportive to everyone. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone seeking a great experience with a professional outfitter. VIP service, and we will definitely be calling them again next time we are back! read more

I have organized three rock climbing trips to Joshua Tree for our large Scout troop with Zeke and his excellent team. They were not only reliable to a T, but highly cooperative in helping the boys achieve their climbing merit badge. They coordinated with us to ensure that all requirements not met before the trip were addressed and signed off. Their guides were competent, friendly and enthusiastic. They were flexible in providing both full day and half day climbing programs for Scouts and parents alike. I highly recommend Joshua Tree Guides! read more

Had an amazing privately guided half-day with our guides, Thomas and Kelly. They were knowledgeable and funny, and made the day memorable. We learned a tremendous amount in a short period of time, and all want to continue rock climbing in the future. In short, it rocked. As a group, we were guided to the realization that crack is far more important than speed, and that the chin is an extremely effective climbing tool (though maybe not the most efficient). I highly recommend Joshua Tree Guides for anyone interested in starting or furthering their rock climbing experience. read more

We took a 3 day climbing course with Yolan Caballero. We have climbed all over the world with guides but wanted to take the next step to learn to lead and place pro. Yolan is a young man with so much knowledge, passion, and patience. We learned so much more in 3 days than we have in all our climbing trips combined. Yolan gave us the basis to start learning to lead. This includes anchors, rescues, hauling, and leaning about the gear. we are stoked to go back home and practice as well as take more courses to learn to lead.we highly recommend Rick and his crew, especially Yolan. We were quite impressed with his humbleness, professionalism, and enthusiasm. read more