Combine the Mind, Body and Spirit

“Rock climbing can sometimes be scary but top roping (what we teach beginners) is the safest form of climbing,” said Sue Cram, owner and lead guide for Uprising Adventure Guides. “We are all ’15-25 plus’ year climbing veterans and we do this full time. So when people want to come out here, it’s as safe as it can possibly be.”

Joshua Tree National Park is home to a vast amount of desert wildlife, and there may be a hidden valley somewhere. It is open year-round and hosts a variety of activities for any participants; hiking, bouldering, rock climbing and nature walks to name a few.

“It helps people that come from a lot of different places who don’t really know what to do in the park the opportunity to meet new people and have a great time,” said Pfc. Michael Trout, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School.

Uprising Adventure Guides Has Been Around Since 1999

Uprising Adventure Guides was founded in 1999 and their reach spans many organizations and people all over the country and world. Uprising Adventure Guides gives people the opportunity to explore their surroundings and experience Joshua Tree National Park. Everything is on offer, whether it is simply rock climbing joshua tree areas or finding out that the famed Hall of Horrors are not terrifying, but actually a popular area in the high desert and frequented by many people.

We were fortunate to be able to work with people across all walks of life. We offer the opportunity for people to come out to Joshua Tree National Park and do something that can be very [fun]. Our support group and rock climbing guide service are so strong, even if you’re frightened of heights, it is just amazing to be able to come give it a try. You can also experience the joys of the outdoors on one of the many camping grounds.

All Uprising Adventure Guides are American Mountain Guide Association(AMGA) trained and/or certified. The AMGA is the GOLD STANDARD in climbing guide training and certification. Always chose an AMGA guide for the safest and highest quality of climbing instruction.

As guides we work in many other National Parks and Internationally. We bring with us the experience that is beyond the Joshua Tree terrain and climbing routes. This makes us the very best at modifying any guiding session to your needs. Whether it be learning climb for the first time, learning how to set an anchor, follow a leader or learn to lead yourself. As guides, we have chosen this career because we love what we do. It is a pleasure to introduce and expand our clients skills and lives.

Climbing Joshua Tree routes is not just a physical exercise, it is an opportunity to combine the mind, body and spirit in strengthening our overall existence while climbing and in our daily lives. We all practice yoga and meditation outside of our climbing practice so that we can bring a powerful exercise to our clients. We have seen vast improvement in not only our climbing skills but those of our clients through this mind, body and spirit practice.

Experience is Key to Safety

Joshua Tree National Park in the town of Joshua is one of the few parks that allow more than 2 permits for rock climbing companies. As a result there have been many new companies arriving on the scene. Remember, experience is key when it comes to safe rock climbing instruction. Choose a guide with tremendous experience and you will be rewarded with meeting and climbing with someone you may learn to call a friend and mentor.

Safety is always our number one concern and showing them the very best experience in Joshua Tree National Park is a close second.

You will absolutely love the time you spend with Uprising Adventure Guides.