We had come from NYC on a red eye then drove two h...

We had come from NYC on a red eye then drove two hours from OC that morning so felt a bit stressed but Seth and Sabra were able to get us fitted and chilled out for the day. We had arrived 30 minutes late and had changed the date and they were very accommodating to that effect.
Our guide Gavin was very experienced and enthusiastic with plenty of stories and good humor. My wife and daughter aren t really into climbing but now enjoy it.

We climbed many pitches on Super Hero wall and the park was very beautiful with blooming wildflowers. Our final climb my 12 yo son and I did a multi-pitch on Intersection Rock which was amazing! Gavin was very thorough and communicative as well as instilling confidence the whole way with a high attention to detail and safety.

Having a packed lunch already was great incentive. Everything was laid out well and organized so that you spend as much time as possible climbing. Having someone set the ropes beforehand for us ensured that we had many routes to choose from and did not have to wait around. The locations were also chosen well based on the direction of the sun and our abilities so we didn t get spanked or too hot.

Joshua Tree is a great destination for climbing and there is something there for everyone. That being said, expect for a bit of a challenge if you do not climb regularly.