StoneMan Climbing Co.

Aaron is the best guide around! His knowledge and care will make you feel at home in an environment that can be intimidating, especially if you are new to climbing. I had the privilege of having him and Tara take me to Cochise Stronghold. It was a truly impressive day. I was at my absolute physical and mental limit, but Aaron kept the stoke and safety at all times high. His physical strength is only outmatched by his positive attitude.

Neil made my climbing experience truly special during my short stay in Phoenix, and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide! From the start, he clearly paid close attention to my questionnaire and skill level, then adapted our climbs based on what he observed and how my confidence grew along the way. Thanks to him, I felt like a true adventurer taking on multi-pitch routes in the incredibly beautiful McDowell and Camelback mountains. What stood out most was how naturally Neil boosted my confidence, encouraging me to trust my abilities and recognize the skills I already had as a climber. I’m truly grateful for the experience and can’t wait to climb with him again on future trips to the United States.

We had a fantastic experience working with Stoneman Climbing for a recent commercial production in Flagstaff. From the initial planning through the day of the shoot, the entire team was professional, knowledgeable, flexible, and incredibly easy to work with. They understood the unique needs of a film production and helped us work through gear, wardrobe, logistics, and safety ahead of time. Most importantly, our talent felt comfortable and confident almost immediately once working with the climbing team. It was clear we were in experienced hands, which allowed the production team to focus on getting the shots we needed. I would absolutely recommend Stoneman Climbing and hope we have the opportunity to work with them again! TB

I cannot rate Stoneman Climbing and my guide Neil high enough. I contacted them on a last-minute business trip to Phoenix and they accommodated a next morning rock climb of the Praying Monk at Camelback Mountain. It didn’t look available online, so I called and they were extremely helpful and accommodating. They gave me all the information I needed the day before, including where to meet and what to bring? The day of the climb my private guide, Neil, was absolutely amazing. It was my first real rock Climb and he made sure that that I had all of the right equipment and knowledge to make me feel safe and like I knew what I was doing. He answered all of my questions throughout the day and went at my pace even working in an extra extra climb at the end since we had a little extra time. Neil took pictures throughout the day that he shared and was really helpful and made sure that I learned the appropriate way to do things. So happy I got to check this off the bucket list and learn a new skill. If you’re thinking about rock climbing, and are an avid hiker or climber indoors and on the fence, do not hesitate, go ahead and book with Stoneman Climbing Co. You won’t regret it!

I’m an experienced climber that found myself on a family trip in Phoenix with some shoes and a harness but no partners to climb with. I’d never climbed with a guide before so wasn’t too sure what to expect - but Aaron was awesome. Great area and route suggestions, taught me some multipitch skills and was an absolute pleasure to hang out and climb with. 10/10 good times.

Went climbing for the first time! Best experience ever!!! Do not hesitate to sign up with this company! Spencer was my guide. He was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable and patient and most of all ….he kept me safe throughout the entire experience! Thank you so much ! So happy I went with the company and can’t wait till I get back to Phoenix to do this again !

My wife and I did a great afternoon climb with Caleb in Cochise Stronghold. He is an extremely knowledgeable guide - we did some pretty complex rigging so I could take pictures from the top of the pitch. Definitely the most proficient technical guide I've climbed with - highly recommended!