Intro to Rock Climbing

The Intro to Rock Climbing course is an opportunity to gain fundamental skills, learn climbing technique, and get a taste for the fantastic sport of rock climbing at one of Vermont’s beautiful climbing areas.

We will embark on a short hike to arrive at our outdoor classroom, discuss climbing safety and knots, and begin climbing and belaying. You will have plenty of opportunity to climb and practice belaying as we toprope climb on multiple routes with unique features and varying degrees of difficulty. Depending on the experience level and interest of the group, we may dive deeper into technical skills, but at the very least we will cover the following:

✔Understanding climbing gear

✔Climbing knots

✔Climbing commands

✔Learn how to belay climbers and catch a fall

✔Learn basic technique to climb rock faces and cracks

✔Cragging area ethics, safety concerns

✔Climbing on toprope

What’s Included

  • AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor

  • Personal Climbing Equipment if needed (Harness, Helmet, Shoes, Belay Device)

  • Group Climbing Equipment (ropes, anchors, etc.)

What’s Not Included

  • Lunch/Snacks

  • Water

  • Transportation

  • Guide Gratuity

Recommended Experience:

✔ No outdoor climbing experience is necessary

When: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Where: Various locations

Open Enrollment Rates: $250 per person

Private Rates:

1 participant: $360
2 participants: $260 each
3 participants: $220 each
4 participants: $185 each
5+ participants: Inquire