Vertical Hold Guiding Areas

Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree is the nation's premiere cool weather climbing destination. It offers some of the finest granite climbing in the country. "J-Tree" is a climber's paradise with thousands of routes spanning all levels of difficulty. This surreal high desert landscape is perfect for a winter, spring, or fall climbing excursion!

Joshua Tree Climbing | Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree Weather

Idyllwild, California

Idyllwild is southern California's alpine paradise. Set high in the San Jacinto mountains, Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks perch above the little mountain town of Idyllwild. When the deserts heat up, we head to Idyllwild for some amazing summer climbing.

Idyllwild | Tahquitz Climbing
Idyllwild Weather

Mission Gorge, California

Located here in San Diego, Mission Gorge is a great area to introduce local climbers to the outdoors, as well as a fine destination for the traveler who would like a climbing experience while they are in the city.

Mission Gorge Climbing | Mission Gorge Trails
San Diego Weather

Red Rock National Conservation Area, Nevada

Red Rocks is just outside the glitter of Las Vegas, offering exquisite climbing on colorful sandstone in the high desert. It is especially well-known for its beautiful multi-pitch routes. We offer 2 trips a season to this winter rock climbing destination.

Red Rocks photos | Climbing Information
Red Rocks Weather