What our
guests say

“Stephen was a great guide from start to finish. He was communicative, friendly, super safety-minded, and great with us climbing newbies.”

“Our group of 5 had so much fun bouldering and top roping in Joshua Tree with our amazing guide Stephen! Very helpful, flexible, and knowledgeable.”

“Stephen and the crew were incredible with our group of elementary school kids. Super patient and accommodating, even when we added more climbers.”

“The trad lead climbing and anchor building course was awesome. I felt supported and empowered by our guide and learned so much!”

“My daughter and I had a really fun guided climbing trip with Summit Climbing Guides at Joshua Tree. Our guide Chad was great — very friendly and patient.”

“My family had an amazing time on our spring break Joshua Tree adventure with Summit Climbing Guides. Communication was great leading up to our trip.”

“Summit Climbing Guides rocks! Whether you’re visiting Joshua Tree looking for a unique way to spend the day with your family, or you’re a seasoned climber looking for one-on-one guidance, this is THE place to go.”

“Even though the high temps were reaching 100 degrees I wanted to climb. Our guide got me up two shaded routes in the late afternoon — the weather was not a problem, and the routes were fantastic.”

“Most amazing time. Had the time of my life, will do this again.”

“The best possible introduction to the unique beauty of Joshua Tree. Stephen and Brad made us feel completely safe and accommodated our different skill levels with ease.”

“Our guides, Stephen and Tyler, were absolutely outstanding from start to finish — patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled with our kids. One of the highlights of our trip.”

“From the moment we met Stephen, he felt like a knowledgeable and trusted friend. He taught us to climb, traverse, and rappel — and to believe in ourselves along the way.”

“Our morning climb with Stephen was the highlight of our trip to Joshua Tree. Everything was safe, organized, and perfectly suited to our different skill levels.”

“Stephen was an incredible guide and made the trip spectacular — exploring caves and rock formations, discussing the area’s ecology and history along the way.”

“Stephen was absolutely the real deal — nearly 1,000 feet of climbing in 6 hours, every route recommendation spot on. He reads the desert like a pro.”

“We had an awesome time cave crawling and rappelling with Stephen and Liv — personable, professional, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend booking a tour.”

“Stephen was a wonderful and caring guide who patiently navigated us through caves, cracks, and tunnels on the Hall of Horrors tour. Unforgettable.”

“Summit is THE best climbing, caving, and exploring trip ever. Stephen kept everyone safe, was encouraging, and really taught us about the landscape.”

“One of the best hikes I’ve done in my life. I was a little nervous at first, but Stephen made me feel safe. I’d give 10 stars if I could.”

“Each time was spectacular: full of adventure and learning opportunities. Stephen is a great teacher, great with kids, and has years of experience.”

“My guide Carrie was super knowledgeable and catered the session around my background — a mix of top rope, lead climbing, and rappelling on some of the park’s most famous rocks.”