Originally from Idaho, Stephen's passion for the outdoors began camping and climbing around Sandpoint's lakes and forests. He honed his skills across Southern California before Joshua Tree became a recurring pull over the last 15 years — the place where he sharpened his expertise and eventually built his own guiding company. Book Stephen for multi-pitch adventures or self-rescue courses; every trip is customized to your skill level and ability.

A certified PCGI Lead Guide, Brad offers personalized rock climbing, hiking, rappelling, and cave exploration trips for all ages and experience levels. His background includes guiding in the White Mountains and teaching at a science school in Big Bear, CA — plus completing the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and 1,000 miles of the Continental Divide Trail. Book Brad for multi-pitch adventures or self-rescue courses.

Chad grew up near Escondido, California, and has since lived and worked across Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Upstate New York, North Carolina, and Colorado before returning to California in 2017. A former outdoor educator and arborist who spent years on tree-based zip-line courses, he's now an AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide who guides across many disciplines and loves the desert and all the creatures that live there.

Matt began climbing at a local gym before discovering the transformative pull of climbing outdoors at venues like Tahquitz Rock, El Potrero Chico, and Joshua Tree. For Matt, guiding is a chance to share the growth and joy he's found through climbing with others in a safe, positive environment — whatever you're looking for from your climbing experience, he's here to help.

Cory's climbing journey began at a local gym in Dayton, Ohio, in the 1990s, where he met his adventure mentor and went on to travel the country rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and backpacking. He's climbed the Wind River Range, the Grand Teton, Gannett Peak, Granite Peak, Mount Whitney, and Mount Rainier — but Joshua Tree remains his favorite place to climb and play, and he loves helping people disconnect from their screens.

Nick began by bouldering in his own backyard and has developed a unique appreciation for the desert, finding joy in discovering and developing new climbing areas. As an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, he loves sharing the desert experience and the world of climbing with guests of any skill level, with the goal of inspiring others to appreciate and respect the natural wonders of the desert.

Joshua grew up in Southern California and found rock climbing at a local gym in Redlands before heading outdoors to Red Rock, Tahquitz, Big Bear, and Joshua Tree. When he's not guiding, he works as a setter and lead instructor at Hangar18 climbing gym. He's an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, Leave No Trace advocate, holds First Aid and CPR certification, and is working toward becoming a Rock Guide apprentice.