The Climbing Life guides offers client tailored rock climbing guiding and instruction services in Joshua Tree National Park. Come let us show you the ropes!

The Climbing Life Guides, Inc. is a small climber owned business specializing in guided rock climbing experiences tailored to its clients desires. Instruction is available for traditional climbing gear placements, anchor building, lead climbing, and general rock climbing movement efficiency and techniques. Or if you simply want to get out on the rock and have some fun and leave all the technical aspects to us, we will be happy to "show you the ropes". The Climbing Life Guides is now taking reservations! Please see our Reservations page to make a reservation and begin your rock climbing adventure!

Nelson Day, the Lead Guide and owner of The Climbing Life Guides, resides in sunny Joshua Tree, CA. Nelson has been climbing since 2008 and is certified through the AMGA as a Single Pitch Instructor. Nelson is also certified through Wilderness Medical Associates as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Nelson's love for teaching and climbing is evident if you have ever climbed with him as a client, or as a partner. Nelson has climbed in Indian Creek, Joshua Tree, Tahquitz, Big Bear (Holcomb Valley), Riverside Quarry, Moore's Wall, Red Rock Canyon, New River Gorge, The Incredible Hulk, and various other cragging destinations.