Mojave Guides is an AMGA accredited guide service in Joshua Tree, California. This accreditation ensures that we are upholding the highest of industry standards, including rigorous and uniform guide training, compliance with state and federal law, and that we promote ethical business practices. Our guides are contributing members of both the climbing community and our local community in Joshua Tree. We look forward to introducing you to our favorite place!

The details

What to bring

- Cash if you would like to tip your guide.

- Long Lightweight Pants are preferred for freedom of movement and to protect your knees from the sometimes sharp rocks.

- Closed-Toed Shoes for the approach to the climbing. You are also encouraged to bring your own climbing shoes if you have some, but no need to go out and buy any if you don't.

- 1 Liter Water It can get pretty hot out here and we will be really active.

- Personal Medications We can't bring them for you.

- Appropriate Clothing Based on the Forecast We recommend taking a quick look at the forcast for your chosen day and wearing whatever you would be comfortable hiking in. Layering is key because the Mojave Desert can experience dramatic temperature swings. A lightweight windshell may be the most valuable item.

- Sun Block, Chapstick, and Sunglasses These comfort items could probably be considered safety equipment out here!

- Lunch We recommend that everyone consider bringing a lunch into the park. Even on a half-day experience this will allow you to have a nice picnic before or after your time with us. In an effort to keep out rates affordable for everyone, we do not build the cost of lunches into our programs. If you would want to pick up a sack lunch, there are great options available in Joshua Tree. Check out our LOCAL INFORMATION page for suggestions.

Cancellation Policy

Mojave Guides is a very small business and we will be “sold out” most dates throughout our season. On a typical season we staff about 8 guides who have committed their lives to an often challenging career path of seasonal employment in the outdoors. When you make a reservation with us, your guide is automatically assigned to the program and they will begin making arrangements in their personal life to be able to hang out with you. They often begin logistically and physically preparing for their time with you as soon as they are assigned.

As such, Mojave Guides has a strict cancellation policy.

All of our programs require a 50% non-refundable, but transferable, deposit at the time of booking.
Once a reservation is made, you have until 24 hours before your scheduled start time to reschedule to any available date (up to two years from the original program date).
Within 24 hours of your scheduled start time, rescheduling is no longer an option and cancellation will result in forfeiture of your deposit.

In rare instances Mojave Guides may need to cancel or reschedule your program. This could be due to a staff illness (again, on most dates all of our guides will be assigned to other programs), truly unsafe weather (we still climb/hike and have fun in less than desirable, but safe, conditions), NPS closures, global pandemics, etc. Should we need to cancel your program before it starts we will offer to reschedule you to an available date, or provide you with a full refund of your deposit. In an even more rare occasion your guide may choose to end your program early due to truly unsafe environmental conditions, to help with a nearby emergency, or otherwise. Should this happen and you are not completely satisfied with your experience please reach out to our office to discuss an appropriate recourse which may be a pro-rated refund or credit to a future date.

With all of this in mind, we ask that you please be confident in your decision before completing your reservation. Thank you so much for supporting Mojave Guides! We will all work hard to make sure you have a wonderful experience in Joshua Tree National Park.

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