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With a surface area of 800,000 acres, Joshua Tree National Park is the largest guided rock climbing venue in America. Situated in the high desert, this monzogranite mecca is climbable year-round with literal tons of exceptional bouldering, single-pitch, and multi-pitch objectives making it ideal for all skill levels. You’ll find cracks a plenty, edged faces, handhold laden walls of all angles, smooth slabs, chimneys, and roofs. Come discover why climbers from all over the world make the trip to cross it off their bucket list with an expert guide. And if you need more info, read why JTree is one of the premier climbing destinations in the USA.
Varied terrain for all skill levels and practicing every move imaginable
Easy access to the rocks and climbable even after heavy rain
Iconic Joshua Trees dot the flat, sandy valleys and rounded and stacked rock formations
Discover the magic of the otherworldly Joshua Tree with a half-day of climbing fully customized to you. Focus on fundamentals like proper gear placement, anchors, knots, climbing technique and rappelling while taking in useful advice from your guide. No need to worry if you’re a seasoned climber though, because with climbs up to 5.14, you’ll definitely find a real challenge in no time. Looking to spend the day with the fam’? Take your kiddos with you and have an adventurous family outing!
With more than 8,000 routes in the high desert zone of Joshua Tree, you’re bound to find your perfect paradise on your full-day rock climbing adventure. Whether you have specific objectives in mind or want to focus on certain aspects of your technique, partner up with your guide and create an ideal day on the rocks. Most access is flat and short, so you’ll waste no time getting to the crag. As it’s climbable almost year-round and features highly adhesive granite full of cracks, it’s no wonder that JTree is a climbing mecca. Spend an exciting day on 2-billion-year-old rocks and conquer your objectives with the help of your personal guide!
If you are climbing outdoors for the first time, join a guide on this one-day course! Your guide will help you make a safe transition to the crags with confidence.
Joshua Tree can be an intimidating place to climb with complicated anchor setups, few bolted anchors, and confusing approaches to the tops of formations. If you’re interested in learning how to set up climbs with a variety of tools and expanding your options when climbing in Joshua Tree, this is a great opportunity.
The pricing of this course includes any gear rentals needed to successfuly master anchor building.
On this full-day course you will:
Mojave Guides has been providing exceptional customized rock climbing experiences in Joshua Tree National Park since 2015. The company was founded by Joshua Tree resident and AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Seth Pettit as a means of providing his own clients with a higher quality experience than had been previously available.
Nate of High Desert Guiding was truly amazing! Nate\’s decades of experience were obvious, and this helped me to learn so much more than I could have ever thought. Nate taught me to crack climb, slab climb and lead belay from the top of a mountain. I climbed higher than I ever imagined and learned to use a bunch of equipment that I had only seen in climbing stores. Nate was always a true professional having my safety first, so I could relax and climb my best.
Truly a 5 star experience!
James and Michael were awesome. They kept my kids (who are not climbers) happy and comfortable. We also did some multipitch and they made the process super easy. Definitely will do again.
Mojave Guides ensured we had an excellent day in Joshua Tree. Seth was enormously helpful on the phone before we booked in regard to safety and how our 9 year old would manage the climbs. And our guide on the day, Luis, was exceptional – calm, confident, patient and also good fun. Thanks Mojave Guides – we will be back!
My experience was personalized and safe! It was an incredible opportunity for a one-on-one lesson. Taylor challenged me and helped me understand the sport from a historical and fundamental level. I’m hooked and want to try it again!
My wife and I went on a half day climbing trip with Nelson. He was a fantastic guide and took us to an awesome multi-pitch route that was both challenging and super fun. Nelson walked us through new techniques and wasn’t just a great climbing guide but also a fun guy to spend four hours with!
We had a great experience climbing with The Climbing Life Guides. We booked a half-day climb. We met Carlin at the office, and they directed us to a great climbing spot in Joshua Tree National Park. Carlin was amazing. We have very little outdoor climbing experience, and Carlin was very patient and happy to teach us different climbing techniques. They were also great at selecting climbing routes that challenged us, and we never felt unsafe. We would 100% recommend to anyone who sees the amazing rocks in Joshua Tree and wants to take a crack at climbing them.
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.
Joshua Tree has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!
For intermediate to advanced climbers, Joshua Tree has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.
All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Rock climbing in Joshua Tree can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Getting to Joshua Tree National Park is pretty easy — you simply fly into Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and drive less than an hour east. The most common way to get to the climbing spots is to drive in from the town of Joshua Tree, heading south on Park Blvd towards the park’s entrance.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, usually at the park’s entrance.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Joshua Tree, California, please refer to California’s COVID-19 Response.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.