Women's Joshua Tree Rock Climbing & Yoga Retreat
March 7-10, 2025
With Allison & the She Dreams of Alpine Team
Watch this quick 3 minute video below to learn more + at the end of the video there are some clips from our 2024 retreat in Joshua Tree!
Join Me and 18 Other Badass Women This March on an Epic Rock Climbing & Yoga Retreat in Joshua Tree!
We will spend the long weekend honing your climbing skills, learning some important rope skills (like rappelling and knot tying), relaxing and unwinding at camp, making new friendships, laughing around a campfire, and more!
Are you a newbie? Want to see if rock climbing is something you might enjoy? This climbing retreat Is GREAT for beginners and "never-evers"! No prior experience is required to join.
Click Here to Grab Your Spot!Let's Climb Together 😍
Come spend a long weekend with me, my team, and 18 other badass women in the stunning setting of Joshua Tree!
We've designed this retreat weekend for climbers of all levels (from first-time beginners to advanced) who are looking to challenge themselves and learn some new hands-on skills to add to their outdoor education, while also getting to kick back and relax with a chill group of women in the beautiful desert of Joshua Tree.
Throughout the weekend, you'll receive support & instruction from AMGA-certified, female guides who are experts at finding the right climbs for you! We'll spend our mornings starting the day with some stretching and yoga before getting a full day of climbing in at Joshua Tree. After we're feeling full and happy with a big day of adventuring, we'll spend our evenings enjoying a campfire and chatting with new friends.
It's that perfect combo of relaxing, learning, and adventuring all in one long weekend.
And in a DREAMY location too 😍
"The guides were fantastic and the vibe from the She Dreams of Alpine team and other attendees was so supportive and helpful. I had fun, made new friends, and found a new love for using my body and connecting with earth outside. I faced fears, learned self-regulation and trust."
Kari - Joshua Tree Climbing Retreat Participant
"Thank you so much for organizing this trip! It was an amazing and inspirational trip! I’m really happy I decided to sign up for it!"
Sarah - Joshua Tree Climbing Retreat Participant
Let's Take a Look at the Retreat Details!
🧗♀️ Rock Climbing
Rock climbing in Joshua Tree is a dream! Even if you've never climbed before, we are SO excited to introduce you to the magic and fun of outdoor rock climbing. This is the perfect environment to learn! Plus, our guides are total rock stars! Not only are they AMGA-certified, but they're also experts at finding the perfect climbs for YOU.
Whether you're brand new to climbing or you're a seasoned pro, we've got you covered. We will split into smaller groups to make sure you get the level of climbing experience that you want during our weekend! And don't worry, we'll make sure to tailor our instruction to your specific needs.
Don't have gear? THAT'S OK! Your climbing gear needs are included as part of your enrollment. (But feel free to bring your own if you have stuff that you love already!)
🧘🏻♀️Yoga in the Desert
We'll start each morning off at camp with guided yoga instruction so that you can get ready, centered, and feel flexible for our climbing days.
Our yoga instructors know exactly what your body needs to restore and bring balance to your day of climbing. Plus, it's just a really nice way to get our days started before we hit the park.
Don't have a mat? THAT'S OK! A yoga mat can be provided for you as part of your enrollment if you don't have one!
⛰️ Skill Building
In addition to all the climbing and yoga you'll be doing throughout the weekend, we want this to be an experience where you can take some of your outdoor skill sets to another level with hands-on instruction. Here's a look at what you'll have the opportunity to learn more about during the retreat:
- Rappelling
- Scrambling
- Climbing Techniques
- Anchor Systems
- Belaying
- Knots & Hitches
These are skills you can take with you into backpacking, rock climbing, and even mountaineering.
⛺️ Camping
We'll be camping at "The Crash Pad" located between the towns of Joshua Tree and Twenty Nine Palms. We will have several adjacent group campsites with plenty of room for you to pitch a tent and car camp. Camping at the campground with the group is included in your retreat!
They also have some cabin options available if you would prefer not to camp (cabin accomodations are not included, you would need to book this separately).
There will be a port-a-potties, heated outdoor showers, community picnic grill and tables, gas fire pits, a bouldering container, a slack line, and cell service at camp. We will come back here after each day of climbing and enjoy a nice campfire and chats with new friends.
Again, This Retreat Takes Place March 7-10, 2025
Come Climbing with Us 😍
Rock climbing love notes from Allison and Kate, the She Dreams of Alpine Team who will be joining you at the retreat in Joshua Tree!
Allison Boyle
CEO/Founder of She Dreams of Alpine
Most of you primarily know me for backpacking and hiking education, but a second great love of mine is rock climbing, and to this day it has been a big part of my life.
I've been climbing just about as long as I've been backpacking (over 10 years now), and climbing has taken me all over the world. I've climbed in New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, the British Virgin Islands, Spain, Puerto Rico, and ALL over the US.
I can't wait to share more about this sport with you in our upcoming retreat in Joshua Tree. Maybe you'll fall in love just like I did. 😍
Kate Sedrowski
Content Manager at She Dreams of Alpine
Climbing completely changed the trajectory of my life, and I'm so thrilled to share my passion for vertical adventures with you! 🧗♀️
I was not outdoorsy at all until I began bouldering in a gym in Boston where I fell head over heel hooks for climbing – and soon moved to Colorado because the mountains were calling.
Since then I've bouldered in epic places like Yosemite and Patagonia and climbed at countless crags across Colorado, the desert of the southwest, and beyond.
Joshua Tree is such a special place to climb and explore, and I'm so excited to show you around this incredible granite mecca.
Nomi
"I really loved the retreat! Great group and group size. Amazing guides. It was fantastic to have all day at the crag. Nothing felt rushed."
P.S. More Details About Our Joshua Tree Rock Climbing & Yoga Retreat
😃 What's Included:
- Climbing gear (if not bringing your own)
- Yoga mats (if not bringing your own)
- Instructors (yoga/climbing/hiking)
- Campground to pitch a tent or car camp for the 3 nights during our retreat
- Hot Showers at Campground
- Nightly campfire and s'mores!
- Stove set up for people who don’t want to bring their stoves
- Pre-trip support calls. My team and I will be hosting a few virtual Zoom calls before our retreat so you can get to know the women at the retreat a little beforehand and learn how to best prepare for our weekend together!
🙅♀️ What's NOT Included:
- Airline flights (if flying in for the retreat)
- Transportation to & from retreat. Carpooling may be available with other retreat attendees once we do our virtual meet-and-greet.
- Your camping gear (i.e. your tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad)
- Entrance fees into the National Park. Price is per vehicle, so there will be opportunities to split this amongst carpools if we enter the park.
- Trip Protection. Trip protection will allow you to cancel outside of our cancellation window and receive a full or partial refund.
- Food during the event (except for s'mores material 😉). Twentynine Palms is just minutes away and has several stores and restaurants available.
P.P.S. Here's a Sneak Peek at Our Daily Itinerary During Our Retreat
🚐 Friday
From 4 p.m. onwards, meet at the campground. There is no specific arrival time, as many of you will be driving to Joshua Tree this night. You can also arrive on Saturday morning, just get in touch to work out the details.
We'll use this first evening to get everyone prepared and ready for our weekend - this will also be a good time to get fitted for climbing shoes, helmets, harnesses, and belay devices, should you need any of this gear.
You'll also get your tent set up in our camping area. We will have a fire going once it gets dark, and you can use this time to get to know one another 😃
🧗♀️Saturday & Sunday
We'll make breakfast and lunches to bring with us for our climbing day. Then we'll do a morning yoga session among the Joshua Trees.
After everyone's feeling relaxed & limber, we'll split into groups and go out to the crags to start climbing! You will get to climb most of the day and have informational and skill seminars throughout.
After a full day of climbing, we'll head back to the campground for dinner, relaxing, and a campfire.
🥾 Monday
We'll make breakfast and lunches to bring with us for an optional morning hike in the park with Allison (for anyone who doesn't need to head out early for the airport).
We'll also break down the tents and pack up. At roughly 2 p.m., we will say our official bittersweet goodbyes after an epic weekend together!
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
March 7-10, 2025
Hurry! There are only 18 Spots available for this retreat! NOW SOLD OUT!
RETREAT PAY IN FULL (5% Savings)
$1,500
Pay in Full
Want to go but need a payment plan? We offer a 4-month payment plan (4 payments of $395). Please email us to get a link to the payment plan. Since there are limited spots in this retreat we have only opened a limited amount of payment plan spots starting out. If you need us to open up more payment plan spots then please email our support team at [email protected].
Further trip details and instructions (including a Joshua Tree Travel Planning Guide prepared by our team) will be emailed to you upon enrollment.
Questions? Email us at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @shedreamsofalpine
"I had no idea what I was getting into going in, but coming out I know about top rope climbing, I climbed, I learned the knots I need to tie in to climb and to belay someone... WOW! Another great experience with She Dreams of Alpine and the Alpine team"
Robin - Joshua Tree Climbing Retreat Participant
My biggest aha moment was: "I can do hard things! This is always something, since becoming a Backpacking Badass Alumni, that is getting reassured in my life. I can learn new things and be scared while I'm doing them. Climbing has officially become a thing I love!
Jeanna - Joshua Tree Climbing Retreat Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still attend if I've never climbed before?
Is this retreat just for women?
What is the average age of the women who attend?
Will I be able to lead climb?
Which airport would you recommend flying into?
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree in March?
What happens if the weather is poor?
What are the physical requirements for this trip?
I'm plus-sized. Can I still attend this climbing retreat?
What kind of pre-trip support will we be receiving before the retreat?
Can you share a little more about the climbing guides and their certifications?
Can you remind me what's included and not included in the retreat?
What equipment is included in the cost and what gear rentals are available?
What is your cancellation policy for this retreat?
Is there a payment plan option?
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
A Few Photos From Our Past Joshua Tree Climbing Retreat:
