A full weekend of fun, yoga, camping, and climbing with adventurous women. Learn from our full staff of AMGA-certified, female guides who are experts at finding the right climbs for you! We offer guided climbing and yoga instruction for climbers and yogis of all skill levels, from first-time beginners to advanced. Then, after a full day out, enjoy a campfire chatting with new friends. Don’t forget to look out for the shooting stars!
Our female guides have been in the climbing world for decades with experience in sport climbing, bouldering, alpine, multi-pitch, and/or big-wall climbing. Take a deep breath during our morning yoga sessions which will help prepare you for a full day of climbing, followed by drinks around the campfire. Should be a weekend to remember! All skill levels are welcome; We split the groups into similar interest/ability levels and aim to climb around 6 hours each day!
TOUR INFO
TRAVEL INFO: We will be staying at Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary. It is located about 5 minutes from the park entrance of Indian Cove. They can be searched on Google Maps.
TOWN AMMENITIES: Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms have a few small markets. You can get all the basics, but very few specialty items. Yucca, has many large stores/restaurants available. You can grab food in town and bring it to the campground if you don't want to cook. Showers are available at Coyote Corner for $4 in Joshua Tree. Nomads is a climbing/hiking shop in town, should you forget anything.
CAMP LIFE: We will be in a few adjacent campsites with plenty of room for you to pitch a tent or car camp. They also have several Glamping options available should you wish not to camp. There are several Picnic tables and fire rings there. We will be providing wood for a fire each night, and a few stoves/pots, aluminum foil, pans, etc., for anyone to use. I would suggest bringing a cooler to keep your food items and at least a cup, bowl, spoon. There are toilets, fire pits, and cell service at the campground, but no water. We will have some large jugs for the group, but please bring extra bottles/containers for yourself, if possible.
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About The Host
With over fifteen years of experience climbing and mountaineering, We have climbed some of the biggest rock walls in the world, including El Capitan and all three towers of Torres Del Paine in Patagonia. After devoting over a decade to establishing first ascents on large rock walls, we are now more inclined to push it sport climbing, occasionally throwing down some big mountain/trad missions or bouldering on the side.
Our team is an AMGA Aspirant Guide, has training from AIARE, and is a Wilderness First Responder. We also work as Lead Safety for Running Wild with Bear Grylls and occasionally work with other productions doing rigging, scouting, and safety.
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FAQ
How many participants come by themselves?
The majority of women come to our retreats alone - somewhere around 70%. If you are hesitating to join because you would be coming solo, know that you will not be "alone" and these retreats offer a wonderful sense of community, more so than any of our other courses...which, is why we love them!!
What is the average age of the women who attend?
We generally have a wide range of ages at our retreats. The average age tends to fall between the ages of 25 to 55. But, we've had many participants from 18-late 60's join us and have a blast.
Can I still attend if I've never climbed before?
ABSOLUTELY. Being a climbing school, teaching someone how to climb safely and confidently is what we do best!
What Happens if the weather is poor?
We do our best to choose dates where this won't be an issue, but it's always a possibility. Even more so with the changing climate. If poor weather occurs we will propose alternative activities such as technical skills lessons like anchor building, rappelling, multi-pitch clinics, or hiking.
If your worried about weather ruining your experience, we suggest buying "cancel for any reason" trip protection as we will not be providing any refunds due to weather related issues.
Can I bring my pet?
We know you love your fur babies but unfortunately, we cannot allow pets on any of our group trips or clinics.
Will I be able to lead climb?
We base our decision on this with fluidity. Our guides will determine whether or not they will allow leading based on participants prior experience, routes available for leading, and mock leading competency. If this is a skill you want to learn on the retreat, communicate with your guides and they will try to get you some chances to learn the art of leading during the retreat.