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    Joshua Tree Lizard

    4.8 (19 reviews)
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    Ping G.

    Ali is our coach and he is the best! Strongly recommend. We went to Joshua Tree National Park during Christmas. Our 14-yr and 12-yr old kids have been practicing bouldering and top-rope in indoor gym for a few months, and are looking forward to some outdoor climbing experience. We booked the course just a couple of days ahead. It was close to Christmas and I didn't know if they will open. To our pleasant surprise, they are still open! Ali was very nice and patient. He answered our call and replied us text msg even on the day of Christmas. On the day of climbing, we met Ali at the entrance of the park at 8 am. Then we followed him driving to the climbing locations. The kids went to two different climbing locations. Ali was teaching them everything, especially safety. They spent most of their day at the 2nd climbing locations, which I believe is somewhere near "Lost Horse Road" and required a little bit of hiking to the rocks. The kids were belaying for each other and climbed in turns. They both eventually made it to the top! It's amazing! I was very glad that they didn't give up after multiple tries at the most challenging part. Ali was encouraging them and giving them oral directions how to overcome some challenging part. My 12-yr old girl, not very tall, was stuck in the middle. Ali told her how to get around of it by taking another route and she did it! I was very proud of her! My both kids really liked Ali and their first outdoor climbing experience! They are planning to come back for more outdoor climbing experience when there is another school break! At the end of the course, my kids told Ali that they also wanted to try bouldering, and Ali told us in details of how to get to the bouldering place where we don't need a mat, otherwise renting a mat outside the park will cost us much more time. This is very helpful! My kids finally got a chance to try bouldering at Gunsmoke, which is a popular bouldering location, and they were very happy they could try it out. :) Thanks very much Ali! Overall a very good experience for our kids! They want to come back! Highly recommend!

    We had such a great experience. Ali was our guide and we couldn't have asked for a better time! He was fun, witty and gave great climbing advice! It was an amazing day!

    Caroline F.

    We had an awesome time climbing with Ali! We had a mix of more experienced and novice climbers in the group, but he made it interesting for all of us. Ali set up a few routes for us at a spot 5-10 minutes from the park entrance. Everything was well-organized and our gear was ready to go when we arrived. We spent some time at the beginning learning about safety procedures and watching Ali demonstrate some of the climbing techniques. We had a half-day reservation and it flew by! Definitely recommend booking a session, we can't wait to come back.

    Tahmineh S.

    Incredible Experience! Rock climbing in Joshua Tree is a must do activity. My guide planned my trip based on my experience and expectations and made sure I have the best time. The reservation was very easy and they were pretty flexible and helpy.

    My 7 year old is well secured and scurrying up like a monkey.
    Sally H.

    This review has been long overdue, and I just wanted to absolutely thank Ali and Tammy at the Joshua Tree Lizard Climbing School for a wonderful experience. We are complete newbies in climbing. Ali explained the ropes, the harness gear, how to tie ... of which went completely over our heads but he was incredibly patient. We suited up (with helmets and shoes provided). Mind you, we had a crazy group of a dainty 7 year old girl, two boisterous 9 year olds, a sleep deprived 40 something year olds, and our family friends whom as it turns out are excellent climbers in their 70s. Ali was extremely mindful of our skill-level, or lack there of, and adapted the courses accordingly. We did the 4 hour session, and it was perfect for an intro. We will definitely come back! These pictures are of my "dainty" 7 year old girl.

    Incredible Experience! They talked to us prior to our trip to know about our experience and wishes to personally design our trip. Our guide took us to an thrilling spot in Joshua Tree park with amazing views. I wasn't sure to try rock climbing but I am so glad I added this experience while I was in Joshua Tree. The guides were also very energetic, and fun. We felt we are in good hands. I recommend this to everyone!

    Took us into rock 'caves' and finished out the day with this kid-friendly excursion inside the boulders

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    Neil was a great guide! I had an awesome time, learned a lot, felt challenged and really safe. Beautiful scenery. Can't wait to come back.

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    5.0(211 reviews)
    1.2 km

    Five stars all the way!…read more First, I had fun and didn't die so, in my opinion, my adventure with Cliffhanger was a big success. Second, the whole experience was seamless. Booking was quick and easy. Their questionnaire about my experience, preferences, etc was thorough. Pricing was fair. They are conveniently located. And the owners do a lot of good work in the community. Third, my guide- Mike C- was just the absolute best. Relentlessly upbeat, patient with my questions, the essence of calm. This young man cheerfully and gently verbally assisted me beyond several points where I would have just... stopped. He was an excellent safety and technique coach but without his encouragement and, again, unflappable calm, I would not have felt as confident or relaxed. He's very gifted and I'm lucky to have been assigned to him as he crafted an amazing experience. Fourth, food was a real surprise! I expected the barest minimum but it was nicer than anything I would have eaten at home! Overall, if you're wanting to rock climb and need a guide, Cliffhanger is the way to go. I have nothing but praise for them.

    My daughter and her boyfriend were visiting California from NYC. He's the type who loves rock…read moreclimbing (in gyms) and nature. She's more of a bedrotting indoors kind of girl. So, naturally, I booked a rock climbing day with Cliffhanger Guides in Joshua Tree as my attempt to get her to "touch grass." She was pretty anxious beforehand, being a city kid and all. When the trip started, I even hung out for a bit to see how things looked, and she still seemed nervous when I left. But their guide, Hailey, must be a wizard because when I came back to pick them up, both kids were all smiles. My daughter even said the trip was "fun," which is basically a five-star review coming from someone who would happily bedrot all weekend. Logistics were also smooth: booking was easy, communication was clear, and both of them filled out a questionnaire ahead of time so the trip could be tailored to their experience level. Overall, an awesome experience, and I'd absolutely book with Cliffhanger Guides again.

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    4.8(50 reviews)
    3.6 km

    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

    4.9(63 reviews)
    3.3 km

    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? :)

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