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GUIDED ROCK CLIMBING IN CALIFORNIA’S ICONIC DESTINATIONS

Rock Climbing Trips, Groups & Courses for Every Level

Vertical Adventures offers professional rock climbing experiences in California’s most legendary climbing areas, Joshua Tree, Lake Tahoe, and Taquitz. Whether you’re brand new to climbing, planning a group adventure, or looking to advance your skills, our certified guides provide safe, fun, and fully tailored trips.

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#1 Rock Climbing School in America

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Certified climbing instructor helping a beginner climber on a rock wall during a Vertical Adventures course.

Climbing Adventures for Everyone

We design every trip to match your goals, experience, and schedule. From your very first climb to advanced multi-pitch routes, we’ll take you higher.

Beginners learning the ropes
Families seeking outdoor adventure
Intermediate climbers improving skills
Advanced climbers tackling multi-pitch climbs

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Learn & Progress with Expert Instruction

Rock Climbing Courses in Joshua Tree

Our group courses provide structured, hands-on training in Joshua Tree National Park. Whether you're new to climbing or refining advanced techniques, our rock climbing courses offer the perfect environment to learn and grow.

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climber testimonials

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We have climbed multiple times with Vertical Adventures and have had the most amazing time.

Jarad is super professional and fun and a joy to hangout with and we make it an annual trip to climb with him. Highly highly recommend climbing in Donner/Truckee area or Joshua Tree. He is the best! He taught my 80 year old dad to climb and my 10 year old son, now continues to climb with him at 17!

- M A R G O M E H L

Follow our journey.

Climbing season in Tahoe is in full swing! If you would like to experience the amazing climbing on Donner Summit we can help. With classes and private instruction for beginners and experienced climbers we can take your climbing to new heights. #verti

Vertical Adventures is now serving the Lake Tahoe area with guided climbing on Donner Summit. We are so excited to be fully operational during the summer in the Truckee area. Check out our new website at www.verticaladventures.com to book your reserv

Still out here get’n it with @daynecurrington 🔥🇯🇲🎶 It wasn’t 96 degrees but the Joshua Tree season is wrapping up fast. These last days are bitter sweet but the mountains are calling…🌄 #verticaladventures #joshuatreenationalpa

The season is winding down here in Joshua Tree but the temps are still nice in the shade! Come get it before it’s too hot! #verticaladventures #joshuatreenationalpark #climbingseason #springhassprung #timeisnow #climbing #joshuatree #madeinthes

Our Partners

We proudly collaborate with organizations that share our passion for rock climbing, adventure, and community. Our partners help us enhance climbing experiences in Joshua Tree.