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| Length - 1 Day and Up |
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| Cost - Prices are per person (listed below) |
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| Max Ratio - 4:1 for beginners; 2:1 for intermediate or advanced |
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| Capacity - 8 |
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Joshua Tree, CA |
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Joshua Tree, California |
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Introduction to the Area
A classic winter retreat for climbers of all levels, this 4000-foot-high desert is a true playground with excellent southern California weather and countless granite boulders and outcroppings. The crystalline quartz monzonite is premium quality climbing rock with sharp edges, abundant cracks, and a very high friction factor. Whether your interest is low-to-the-ground bouldering or leading multi-pitch routes, the abundance of rock is nearly overwhelming, and many routes in the monument remain unclimbed.
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.
A climber enjoys a perfect crack climb amidst the desert environment. Shawn Olson
How to Register for a 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.
Course Levels and Costs
For a complete description of beginner, intermediate and advanced rock climbing course levels, see Rock Climbing Courses- Levels 1,2,3.
Half Day Courses
$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.
Full Day Course
$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.
Multi Day Courses
$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.
Program Policy: Inclusions and Exclusions
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.
Climbers on Old Woman Rock, Joshua Tree. Ted Ullman
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Follow Up Programs
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| Basic Rock Camp |
| 4 days |
Beginner |
Washington, Nevada, and California |
year-round |
| A four-day intensive course that provides new climbers with a foundation in climbing technique and the principals of technical systems. At the end of the program, climbers will be able to belay, rappel, and set-up their own top-rope systems. |
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| Guided Ascents in the Eastern Sierra |
| 2 Days and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Eastern Sierra, CA |
Year Round |
| Ever since the days of famous early mountaineers like Clarence King and John Muir, the Eastern Sierra has been known as one of the most serenely beautiful alpine areas in America. |
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| Learn to Lead - Introduction to Traditional Rock Leadership |
| 4 days |
Intermediate & Advanced |
Leavenworth, Red Rock, Joshua Tree, Squamish |
Year Round |
| The objective of the Learn to Lead program is to introduce climbers to the techniques required for leading single and multi-pitch traditional rock routes, while advancing technical and movement skills. |
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| Mount Whitney Skills & Ascent |
| 3-4 Days (depending on route and acclimatization) |
Beginner & Intermediate |
Eastern Sierra Nevada, CA |
June - September |
| Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states, and boasts several moderate rock climbs and scrambles of excellent quality granite. Avoid the crowds by climbing one of these three moderate alpine climbs. |
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| Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas Rock Climbing |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Red Rock, NV (outside Las Vegas) |
September - May |
| Red Rock Canyon is the perfect place to brush up on skills or just warm up in the desert sun while enjoying some excellent climbing. |
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American Alpine Institute (AAI) |
1515 12th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
info@aai.cc |
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