Chillino Rock Climbing

I had the exhilarating opportunity to go rock climbing with Fabi and Chillino Rock Climbing in the summer when a Canadian friend came to visit– it was by far the best part of her trip and the best time I’ve had since transplanting to San Diego! I had never been climbing before (indoor or outdoor) so I had no idea what to expect and I was a little scared! There was maybe 6 – 8 climbers and we went to Mission Trails for the excursion. Hiking up the trails for 15 minutes was awesome! Getting all the anxious energy out going higher and higher with magnificent views of San Diego. Fabi was an amazing facilitator and guide– best climbing instructor! His upbeat, light, vibrant energy kept us all super focused and stoked. He instructions were very clear and I felt super safe with our crew. So many laughs. so many mental and physical blockages released. Seriously, I gained so much from this adventure. It was perfect to be laughing hysterically one second when your belaying your best friend and then entering pure bliss feeling super connected and at peace meditating on the rocks watching the sunset, breathing, taking it all in.
Highly recommend****

I had only been to a climbing gym once (years prior) before Fabi took me climbing with a friend. I felt more than comfortable with Fabis instruction, energy, and encouragement. My friend and could not have been happier.
On my second trip with Fabi and Chillino Rock Climbing, a group of about 12 friends explored all that Joshua Tree had to offer. This experience was one of the holiest times of my life. Fabi is an above average instructor and his beautiful wife Bri brings an incredible and supportive energy to the mix as well. On top of climbing excursions throughout the weekend, our group enjoyed sharing healthy meals, playing and listening to music, and soaking up some warmth emitted by the evening campfire. It was a blissfully memorable time and I look forward to future events.
If you are looking for an outdoor nature setting for your climbing experience you will be very lucky to choose Chillino Rock Climbing to create the most complete experience.

Fabi is great at what he does. I’ve been climbing for many years and assisted on an outing in Joshua Tree. He was very well spoken, explained things clearly, and ensured the safety of those climbing — especially those new to the sport.
If you are looking to learn the basics or progress through more advanced stuff — Fabi can show you the ropes!

Fabi is the best!!! He is extremely knowledgeable and most important he is very safe. He is absolutely capable of taking you out and showing you the ropes of rock climbing and make you feel like a pro in hours. He has so much experience that everything comes very natural to him. He is a really great teacher and I can’t wait to go back out with him!

My first experience Rock Climbing was incredible, all thanks to Fabi and the other climbing experts at Chillino Rock Climbing. I had heard that Joshua Tree was an amazing climbing destination, and I had always wanted to try, but I had zero experience climbing outdoors. Fabi took us to several different climbing locations in the park, and showed us the different climbing styles and techniques. He takes climbing very seriously, and I felt very safe throughout the entire experience. The biggest accomplishment of the day was making it to the top of a rock face using only a crack climbing technique. I would definitely recommend to any of my friends and family!

My friend and I had the best experience climbing for the first time in Mission Trails! Fabi has the wonderful gift of making you feel very safe and comfortable. He was extremely patient and professional– I can’t wait to go back! I definitely recommend CRC if you ever want to climb.

Fabi took my husband and I and 2 friends on a rock climbing lesson in Joshua Tree. I was amazed with his teaching abilities, always encouraged and stayed calm and collected the whole time. I have learned so much from just 1 lesson. I had no experience in actual climbing the others with us had some experience and he taught us on all different levels. He knew exactly where to take us at what time of the day where it wouldn’t be to hot or to cold. Just listening to him talk about the sport and teaching us about it made you feel confidant that you could do it. He had all the equipment needed and more. He was extremely thorough on all safety procedures and explained each route in detail. I have to say that I have never felt more comfortable learning about a new sport from someone. His knowledge and experience of the sport is tremendous, and he truly loves what he does, I would recommend Chillino Rock Climbing to anyone looking for a new sport or a new adventure. We had a great time and will be going on more in the future!

Best climbing instructor!
I have booked Fabi for two trips. One in Joshua Tree and the other one in Mission Gorge (San Diego). I had little experience in rock-​climbing but Fabi did a great job explaining and guiding me through each step… I did not only learn a lot from him, I also had a lots of fun. I have to admit that after his excursions I started climbing on a regular basis and found a new hobby…
Keep the good work up!

Wanted to take my dad rock for a half day rock climbing in the San Diego area and I knew Fabi was the person to go with because I know he is a dedicated and professional climber. Fabi and I went over some of the options in the area and given my time constraint, we decided on Mission Trails. He emailed us a detailed itinerary before we went, which made me confident the trip was we ll planned.
We were one of the first groups at the face; Fabi picked an excellent location where we could try multiple routes that required different techniques to climb from a single top rope. He started out easy and the final climb was a challenge. Fabi taught us an easy method to tie a figure eight knot and I felt comfortable with the technique the third time. I also felt comfortable belaying my dad under Fabi’s supervision. We had a great time!