Mojave Guides

We had relatives in town for the recent holiday and one of the uncles (big climber from east coast) found Mojave Guides. I brought my twin four year olds along and they had a blast. Chad and Taylor had kid specific gear (e.g., helmets, harnesses, shoes) that fit my little dudes perfectly. Once the kids were set up in their PPE, off they went! The guys had a number of our routes set up ranging from easy to difficult. They climbed alongside each of the twins to help them with their hand and foot holds and guided them up to the top of their routes. When one of the twins got nervous, they were able to calm him down and got him back down the rock face safely, gave him sometime, and he was excited to try again. When it was my turn, I had some difficulty as I have a fear of heights but Chad was able to guide me up as well and instilled confidence in me on the descent. I plan to do future trips with Mojave Guides when we vacation in the Joshua Tree area. Many thumbs up!

We had THE BEST time with Ryan. My husband and I are both semi experienced climbers, but we’ve only really done sport routes outdoors and we’ve never climbed on granite. Ryan went above and beyond our expectations. We could tell that he reviewed our forms beforehand and made an effort to get to know us as climbers before we even headed to the rocks. He made sure to educate us on everything throughout the day so that we felt confident and safe on the climbs. Plus, he was super friendly and easy to talk to. A surprise rain whipped through during the second half of our day, but we found a protected route and it ended up being our favorite (the eye on the cyclops wall, pictured here). It was absolutely a day to remember. Thank you so much Ryan!

What a fantastic experience. Our family of four had no climbing experience whatsoever, but our kids (7 and 9) saw people climbing in the park and asked if we could try it out. We did a half day with guide Taylor and he was absolutely perfect. He reached out with details in advance of our session, was extremely knowledgeable and professional. However, what truly differentiated the experience was his personality, communication, and sense of humor. He was fantastic with our kids, cracking some light jokes to calm their nerves (ok, the adults had nerves too!) and put everyone at ease. Our only regret is that we did this on the last day of the trip - otherwise we would have scrambled to try to book another session! We have already been to a climbing gym since returning home at our kids' request. Book with confidence and have fun!

We had an absolutely incredible climbing experience with Mojave Guides! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Our guide, Murph, was outstanding—extremely knowledgeable, experienced, professional, friendly, and genuinely fun to climb with. He did a great job choosing routes that matched our skill levels (family with two teenage daughters), while also encouraging and guiding us through more challenging climbs that pushed us beyond our comfort zone. He was also generous with advice and tips, helping us improve our technique and confidence along the way. This wasn’t just a climb—it was an adventure we’ll never forget! It has been our dream to climb in Joshua Tree. If you’re looking for expert guides, a safe and supportive environment, and an unforgettable climbing experience, Mojave Guides is the way to go. We can’t wait to climb with them again! 🧗‍♂️

Outstanding. We asked our guide, Murphy, to pick some interesting hikes, and he delivered! We went places we never would have found on our own. Murphy set a good pace. He was extremely knowledgeable about the park's history and local flora and fauna, and just a fun person to hike with.

My husband & I recently visited Joshua Tree & had the best day with Mojave Guides! Murphy was our guide & he was awesome! We loved that it was just us, not a group. The climb was amazing & challenging. Murphy was a great support as we had never mountain climbed before. He was patient, kind & entertaining. He was very knowledgeable about the national park, he showed us some really cool spots & told us interesting history along the way. We definitely want to go back & spend another day climbing with him!

Excellent experience! Taylor was the best guide we could have hoped for! Our choose your adventure of 1/2 day climbing 1/2 day canyoneering was made better by his sense of humor, kindness, skill, and knowledge of the area and Geology! We have had multiple climbing guides and he has been our favorite! This day was the best day of our 10 day national parks spring break trip, despite our car troubles!

Absolutely awesome experience with James Murphy as our guide! Family of 4 (Dad, Mom, D20, D17). Daughters had some indoor climbing experience but first time outdoors and at JT for the group. Murphy made it a ton of fun and educational, teaching us both technical and mental aspects of climbing. We can't thank him and Mojave Guides enough. We all loved it, and it was a highlight of weeklong barnstorm of Southern California. We hope to be back soon!