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.

Our group of 10 boy scouts had an awesome experience rocking climbing with Stone Adventures. Our…read moreguides, Mason, Ryan and Nick were encouraging, patient and fun! The weather was perfect and the area the boys were climbing at was quiet and felt really secluded. Mason is also very helpful and flexible in helping our group of boy scouts complete their climbing merit badges. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. I will not hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

Amazing climb with Seth who was patient, encouraging and flexible. We had a great time-felt this…read morewas due to our guide. Thank you!

Excellent experience with guides Murphy and Emery. They were thoughtful, fun, safe, professional…read more Couldn't ask for more.

An amazing afternoon with a stellar guide (James Murphy) back in mid-April during Spring Break. Our…read morekids (10 & 12 yo) and my wife and I met up for an afternoon and he set up a couple top ropes and coached us all through the tough spots incredibly well. Had a BLAST!

I've been climbing with Vertical Adventures since 2019, and they are the BEST when it comes to rock…read moreclimbing in Joshua Tree! Jarad the owner is the most chill, adventurous climber and outdoorsman. I've taken classes from him ranging from all sorts of rock climbing adventures: anchor practice, climbing technique, multipitch, etc. Not only will you have a fun and safe outing with Jarad, you'll also walk away with confidence and knowledge, as Jarad is an excellent teacher. My technique, skills, and confidence has grown substantially under Jarad's guidance. Also Jarad knows Joshua Tree SO well! The amount of knowledge he has of the area climbs, hikes, and beyond is incredible. His recommendation's of climbs to pursue outside of the guided coaching is always spot on. If you want to climb in a world class place like Josh, you must call Vertical Adventures!

My tween, who can be blasé, said the day was "awesome!" This…read morewas our first time climbing outdoors and the experience was extraordinary! The communication was excellent and we felt very supported and challenged throughout our time together. Can't wait for our next Vertical Adventure!!!

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!!!!

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.

Incredible experience, everything I had hoped for and more. Cory is the absolute best. I did a 4…read morehour trip with my 6 yr old. Cory made it super fun and challenging for both of us. Cory was patient and supportive and made it such a fun day.

We had a wonderful experience with Cory. He was incredibly patient and kind to our three daughters…read more(ages 5, 8, and 11). They all got to climb (as did we!) and we loved our four hours with him. Highly recommend - it was a highlight of our trip.

Erik and Nolan are great instructors. They are patient and don't pressure students they allow them…read moreto climb to their comfort level and that lets them climb higher on their terms great for kids and adults alike. We're excited to be back for homeschooling climbing days!

Took several private classes with Erik over the past year. He took me from newbie to confident…read moremulti-pitch trad leader. A thoughtful teacher and a great guide! I would wholeheartedly recommend taking lessons with Erik! He came up with an effective, thoughtful curriculum and adjusted on the fly as I tackled each item - highlighting things I excelled at and boosting my confidence, while also highlighting items I needed practice on and keeping me grounded in the real world for serious safety precautions.

I have to give a big shout out to Joshua Tree Guides and especially to Tiiowa who introduced me to…read moremy 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

Four of us have spent the last year or two learning to boulder in a gym - this was our first gym to…read morecrag 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.

Ben was our guide. This was our 1st time outside of a climbing gym. Took my 16 & 17 yo kiddos. Ben…read morewas very informative, experienced, patient, encouraging, safe!! After our initial climb he gave us options of other things we could do: rappel, climb more, or go into a cave. He took the time to answer all the questions and also teach us about the area. It was a great experience. Loved it! Highly recommend.

Unsafe and dishonest…read more Climbed with Ali on 12/2/2025. As a belayer he was "distracted" to put it nicely, frequently turning his back to the climber, and seemed unable to stop telling jokes and personal anecdotes even amidst precarious climbing spots and safety checks. I had to back-up my friend's first ever rappel when Ali was too "disoriented" to do the basic safety checks. He charged us for 2 guides and claimed we had 2 guides despite providing 1 (he sent the 2nd guide away after an hour but still billed us for the full time.) I've climbed with a dozen guides in the US. This is the first time I've ever left a negative review, let alone a scathing one. Literally any/every climbing company is superior to this in both safety and honesty.