Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Climbing Life Guides Joshua Tree Rock Climbing Guide Service & School ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Our Stories](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/) - [Why try rock climbing?](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/why-try-rock-climbing/) - If you're looking for an exciting and thrilling adventure, then a rock climbing experience in Joshua Tree National Park with The Climbing Life Guides is the perfect way to get your adrenaline pumping. The Climbing Life Guides are experts in the field and have years of experience guiding climbers up the rock walls of Joshua - [Rock guide, Electrician, Engineer, House Keeping?](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/rock-guide-electrician-engineer-house-keeping/) - Summer life in Joshua Tree for a rock climbing guide: This summer, I have been working as an electrical contractor, aka electrician. What does that mean? Essentially, crawling through/sweating in people's attics with a headlamp on, working in breaker boxes, chopping up and repairing stucco, adding spa circuits, and meeting lots of interesting desert dwellers. - [Map to free camping area on BLM land near Joshua Tree National Park](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/map-to-free-camping-area-on-blm-land-near-joshua-tree-national-park/) - Address is approximate. Near the address however is a very large dry lake bed. Camping is free and is anywhere you want (not already occupied). There is NOTHING out here (you will need to bring your own water, table, tent, no bathrooms, etc.), but it is dry, free, and spacious. Enjoy! - [Hobbit Roof](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/hobbit-roof/) - I was out in the park one day guiding a client, and someone from Colorado State approached me and asked if they could shoot some video for a project they were working on with Joshua Tree National Park. I was stoked! This video is what came out of it. - [Beginnings](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/beginnings/) - Beginnings of The Climbing Life Guides, a rock climbing company - [WFR (Wilderness First Responder)](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/wfr-wilderness-first-responder/) - The Climbing Life Guides is certified at the Wilderness First Responder Level - [Joshua Tree Rock Climbing "Climb Smart" Event](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/joshua-tree-rock-climbing-climb-smart-event/) - On October 19th and 20th, The Climbing Life Guides attended the Climb Smart event in Joshua Tree National Park as a volunteer guide service. I was assigned to teach a Lead Climbing clinic on Saturday at The Sentinel formation in The Real Hidden Valley area at Joshua Tree National Park. The clinic was well - [Red Rock Mental Games](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/red-rock-mental-games/) - After weeks of guiding, moving, house renovation (at times I seriously felt like I was on an episode of "Flip that House"), I decided that I needed a break. Since remaining in Joshua Tree and taking a break would undoubtedly lead to working on the house anyways, I headed out of town to the city - [Rock Climbing Anchors](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/rock-climbing-anchors-by-nelson-day-infotheclimbinglifeguides-com/) - rock climbing anchor basics - [Trip Report: Inti Watana to Res Arete link-up, 5.10 Grade V rock climbing day](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/trip-report-inti-watana-to-res-arete-link-up-5-10-grade-v-rock-climbing-day/) - The idea was to climb Mt. Wilson, the tallest mountain in the Red Rock Canyon area, by linking up two routes: Inti Watana and Resolution Arete. Between these two climbs, my good friend and climbing partner Ash and I were looking at approximately 2,800 vertical feet of continuous climbing. What's not to like? The route ascends - [Successes and Failures Rock Climbing at The Incredible Hulk](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/successes-and-failures-rock-climbing-at-the-incredible-hulk/) - My favorite alpine partner, Polly (who is also my sister) and I had been planning a return to The Incredible Hulk since our last visit a year ago. We had some unfinished business with the route Positive Vibrations, as well as some new business to attend to on a couple other routes. For those who - [Trip Report: Sunspot Dihedral on the Incredible Hulk](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/trip-report-sunspot-dihedral-on-the-incredible-hulk/) - The Sunspot Dihedral (5.11b) is a multi- pitch alpine route on The Incredible Hulk, a mountain located near the town of Bridgeport, CA in the Sawtooth range of the Sierras. https://www.mountainproject.com/v/sunspot-dihedral/106499440 The route follows a corner system to the left of the more popular route, Positive Vibrations. Jan Tarculas and I began planning on an - [Joshua Tree Rock Climbing Guide motivations](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/joshua-tree-rock-climbing-guide-life/) - After a year of guiding in Joshua Tree, I have had a plethora of experiences that have come to redefine what being a rock climbing guide means to me. Ultimately, it is defined by moments and experiences in a client's day. Essentially rock climbing guiding in Joshua Tree is a vicarious activity, and I have - [Rock Climbing Prince of Darkness in Red Rock Canyon](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/rock-climbing-prince-of-darkness-in-red-rock-canyon/) - We decided to do it again! The famous trio (me, Ash and Randi) were off to rock climb another local multi-pitch classic in Black Velvet Canyon. This time our sites were set on Prince of Darkness (5.10c). If you click on the pictures below, you will be linked to a better resolution/quality picture! Prince of - [Joshua Tree Climb Smart 2014 with The Climbing Life Guides](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/climb-smart-2014-with-the-climbing-life-guides/) - This year's Joshua Tree Climb Smart event was quite busy as usual. The Climbing Life Guide's volunteered their rock climbing guide services at the clinic and offered 2 hour clinics in placing rock protection, rappelling instruction, and lead climbing. *Note* You can see a better resolution image of each of these pictures by clicking on - [Fiddling on the Roof and other Red Rock adventures](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/fiddling-on-the-roof-and-other-red-rock-adventures/) - Rock climbing trip report - [Trip Report: Rainbow Wall, Original Route (5.12)](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/trip-report-rainbow-wall-original-route-5-12/) - After looking at lots of pictures, reading reviews, and studying topos, Jan and I decided to give this wall a "college try" about a month ago. This wall has a reputation for rock climbing difficulty, sustained climbing (continuos difficulty), excellent climbing, and great rock. We were both stoked to see how we did on this - [Trip Report: Temple Crag, Dark Star, 5.10c Grade V Alpine](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/trip-report-temple-crag-dark-star-5-10c-grade-v-alpine/) - The alarm went off at 4 AM. I might have already been awake; the tent was at a bit of a tilt, and I had been fighting rolling off/down hill the whole night. Polly and I were camped at the Third Lake outside of Temple Crag. Our objective: Dark Star, a 2,200 vertical foot grade - [Climbing Mt. Conness Southwest Face (Harding Route) car-to-car](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/climbing-mt-conness-southwest-face-harding-route-car-to-car/) - August 30, 2016. The alarm went off at 3:30 AM. Incredibly, I had already been awake for the last 20 minutes; I suppose the anticipation of the alarm in conjunction with an epic day ahead woke me up. I pulled on my R1 hoody, Prana stretch pants, beanie, and socks, rolled over to bid Cass - [AMGA Rock Guide Exam for Nelson Day](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/amga-rock-guide-exam-for-nelson-day/) - The Rock Guide Exam is the last and most difficult exam in the AMGA rock program. It also signifies a greatly desired standard in the rock guiding industry. My aspirations and motivations in taking this exam were both personal and professional. On a professional level, the exam was an excellent source of feedback and direct - [New Year's Intentions Rock and Yoga Joshua Tree Retreat Celebration](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/new-years-intentions-rock-and-yoga-joshua-tree-retreat-celebration/) - Join The Climbing Life Guides and Wonder Wellness Yoga this New Year's eve to set New Year's intentions, practice yoga on a mat out in the beautiful wilderness of Joshua Tree (led by Wonder Wellness's very own beloved Cassandra Davis), and rock climb (all guiding and equipment provided by The Climbing Life Guides). A raw - [What's new in Rock climbing in Joshua Tree with The Climbing Life](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/whats-new-in-rock-climbing-in-joshua-tree-with-the-climbing-life/) - What's new this Joshua Tree season with The Climbing Life Guides? This year, The Climbing Life Guides is offering Up and Over type adventures with our multi-pitch trained rock climbing guides. Yes, all of our guides are trained and ready for multi-pitch and short roping/scrambling type adventures! These adventures are perfect for those interested in - [The Importance of Rock Guide Accreditation](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/the-importance-of-rock-guide-accreditation/) - With increasing public excitement and media exposure in the evolving world of rock climbing, the appeal and interest in becoming an industry professional has escalated correspondingly. Two such paths towards "professional" exist: become a "badass rock star"; become a guide in the service industry. Although not "easy", the easier and more feasible option in this - [Gumby vs. The Inquisition, bouldering in Joshua Tree National Park](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/gumby-vs-inquisition-bouldering-joshua-tree-national-park/) - The Climbing Life Guides recently made a fun video of Nelson Day sending The Inquisition, a V6 inverted off width bouldering problem, in Joshua Tree National Park. The video is here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIZTUINUs7Y The video stars: Nelson as Gumby, Phu Pham as Pokey, Jan Tarculas as Shakin Bacon, the Twerking Pig, and Elizabeth Wyatt - [Guiding in Suicide Rock for FYJ (University of Redlands)](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/guiding-in-suicide-rock-for-fyj-university-of-redlands/) - FYJ students at University of Redlands enjoy rock climbing at Suicide Rock - [Rock Climbing: The Question](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/rock-climbing-the-question/) - How to decide if you're ready for your next rock climbing project - ["This time, with muscle"](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/this-time-with-muscle/) - Hello rock. Remember me? Maybe you do, maybe you don't You're old, ancient in fact Many have scaled your face Many have triumphed against you, many have failed You may remember me, maybe you don't But while you have stayed exactly the same I have changed, you see It will feel different this time when - [Guides and clients: why hire a guide?](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/guides-and-clients-why-hire-a-guide/) - Each experienced rock climber started climbing in some manner or other. We were all beginners at some point. No one started out "well ahead" of their peers. We all remember our first time on the rock, our first lead, and our first lead fall. However, the journey to becoming an experienced climber that each of - [Street Car Named Desire](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/street-car-named-desire/) - Bouldering in Joshua Tree - [Two slings three pieces](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/two-slings-three-pieces/) - Good video from the AMGA for anchor building Anchor building with two slings and three pieces - [Come work with The Climbing Life Guides in Joshua Tree as a guide!](https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/blog/come-work-with-the-climbing-life-guides-in-joshua-tree-as-a-guide/) - Would you like to work as a full time guide in Joshua Tree National Park with a 5 star reviewed guiding company? The Climbing Life Guides is hiring one full time rock climbing guide for the upcoming 2016-17 season in Joshua Tree. The season will begin October 1, 2016 and end June 1, 2017. 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