Yet for all the attraction of its rock, the big draw of Joshua Tree is the pleasant climate. November through April, Joshua Tree is a rock climber's paradise, with convenient car camping sites located right underneath many climbs. Located less than a three hour drive from Los Angeles and less than an hour from Palm Springs, a few days of instruction and climbing in Joshua Tree is a great mid-winter break from the snow and frigid winds found in most of the U.S.

How to Register for a Rock Course
Because we run so many rock courses and because we are so flexible about dates, we don't publish a course schedule. To register, simply call our office and discuss the dates that you want. If you want to climb with one or more other climbers, we will work to match you up with others who are at a similar level of experience.

Climbers on Old Woman Rock, Joshua Tree. Photo by Ted Ullman.

For a complete description of beginner, intermediate and advanced rock climbing course levels, see Rock Climbing Courses- Levels 1,2,3.

$230 - Private
$140 - (per person) 2 people
$125 - (per person) 3 or more people

Available for Beginner and Intermediate level courses. Meeting time is 11:00am; return by 6:00pm.

$295 - Private
$195 - (per person) 2 people
$165 - (per person) 3 or more people

Available for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level courses. Meeting time is 8:00am; return by 6:00pm.

$285 - Private
$180 - (per person) 2 people
$150 - (per person) 3 or more people

Available for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level courses. Meeting time is 8:00am; return by 6:00pm.

Tuition for this program includes the guide fees and provision of all group technical climbing equipment - personal climbing equipment such as clothing, boots, personal climbing gear, sleeping bag, tent, etc. is not included, but is available for rent.

Excluded is transportation to and from the program's meeting location, as well as transportation during the program. As such, you and your course mates will be required to make transportation arrangements from the program's meeting location to the climbing areas and back for yourselves and your guide, whether by renting a car or driving your own car. Lodging costs, all meals and food, excess baggage charges, fees for changing air itineraries because of delayed return from the mountains, personal health, baggage, and trip cancellation insurance, and gratuities to guides are not included.

Joshua Trees, the national park's namesake, are scattered throughout. Shawn Olson