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Rock climbing guides and rock climbing classes at Joshua Tree National Park and Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks, Idyllwild.
Rock Climbing Instruction in Southern California
Since 1983, Vertical Adventures rock climbing school has been Southern California's rock climbing school leader, setting a standard of professionalism with our low student to instructor ratios, excellent safety record, and highly qualified rock climbing guides.
Our program is offered year-round. From September through May our rock climbing classes and guided rock climbs are held at Joshua Tree National Park, located in the high desert north of Palm Springs. One of America's most popular rock climbing areas, with over 6000 routes to choose from, Joshua Tree has ideal weather for rock climbing in the fall and spring, and is the best site in the country for rock climbing during the winter season.
In June, July and August our rock climbing classes are held at Suicide Rock, located in the beautiful pine forest above the town of Idyllwild, in the San Jacinto Mountains. We also offer multi-pitch guided rock climbing on Idyllwild's Tahquitz Rock, which at 1,000 feet high is Southern California's tallest rock formation. Summer temperatures are generally too hot for rock climbing at Joshua Tree, although we do offer half-day rates to climb in the shade of early morning or late afternoon/evening.
Bob Gaines rock climbing at Joshua Tree National Park
This year we were honored to be ranked as the #1 rock climbing school in the country by Outside Magazine, in their list of Americas top adventure schools. The year 2008 also marks our 25th season of operation. Id like to personally thank all the clients who have participated in our rock climbing classes, and in particular, our return clients; your loyal support has made it all possible.
Our rockclimbing guides are among the finest rock climbers in the country, excellent teachers who are leaders in their sport, who climb and guide year-round. Our rockclimbing classes have enabled many to attain goals they never thought possible. To the newcomer: I invite you to experience the joy and exhilaration of rock climbing in Southern California.
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Bob Gaines, Director
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